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Scientists find hint of hidden liquid water ocean deep below Mars' surface
By Jess Thomson published
By studying seismic waves, researchers have found a layer deep beneath the surface of Mars that could contain enough liquid water to flood the planet with an ocean thousands of feet deep.

NASA Mars satellite uncovers markings 'like paint dripping down a wall' on Martian surface
By Patrick Pester published
Wave-like soil patterns on the Martian surface match those found in Earth's cold, mountain regions, which could help scientists better understand the Red Planet's climate history and search for signs of life.

Planet Nine candidate detected deep in our solar system
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found a candidate for the hypothetical Planet Nine, which could be an undiscovered giant planet way out in our solar system. However, as with all ninth planet research, the new findings were met with some skepticism.

There's liquid on Titan, Saturn's largest moon. But something's missing and scientists are confused
By Julian Dossett published
Scientists have long known that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, hosts rivers and seas of liquid methane. But it's strangely lacking in river deltas, a new study suggests.

Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest's worth of material every orbit, leaving behind a comet-like tail
By Victoria Corless published
Astronomers discovered a planet that orbits its star so closely that its surface is being scorched into magma and vaporizing into space.

Jupiter: Facts about the biggest planet in our solar system
By Adam Mann last updated
Discover interesting facts about Jupiter, its many moons, and whether the gas giant and its moons could host extraterrestrial life

'I won't be surprised if this is happening throughout the universe': Mushball storms on Jupiter offer clues to atmospheres of distant planets
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Large hailstones made of ammonia may explain why the gas is missing from large pockets of Jupiter's atmosphere.

Saturn: Facts about the ringed planet
By Adam Mann published
Discover interesting facts about Saturn, its rings and whether it could contain extraterrestrial life.

Mysterious, out-of-place 'Skull' rock on Mars leaves scientists baffled
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has discovered unusual "float" rocks on the rim of Jezero Crater while searching for signs of ancient microbial life. Scientists are investigating their origin.
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