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Red Planet, Blue Past: What Ancient Rain on Mars Tells Us About Its Watery History
What if billions of years ago, the Red Planet had rain, snow, and even rivers that carved out landscapes much like those we ...
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Planet Mars, explained
The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...
The Red Planet's sky glows green—and makes history
"It took three unsuccessful attempts before we got it right, but when we did, it appeared exactly as we had imagined it; as a ...
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Is NASA ready for the Red Planet? US senator's 'Mission to MARS Act' aims to modernize Johnson Space Center
Texas Senator John Cornyn announced a $1 billion MARS Act to upgrade NASA's Johnson Space Center to better support ...
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Could Mars volcanoes have supported ancient life on the Red Planet? Well, maybe
NASA's Perseverance rover has revealed new clues about Mars' volcanic past. While most people searching for signs of alien life these days might have their eyes on the exoplanet K2-18b, one team of ...
Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life
NASA’s Curiosity rover has spotted carbon-containing minerals that can tell scientists more about what ancient Mars’ ...
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What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
Mars is widely known for its iconic rusty red color — many people even refer to it as just the "Red Planet" — but new ...