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These Streaks on Mars Could be Flowing Sand, not Water

A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that recurring slope lineae on Mars could be the result…

6 years ago

Curiosity Rover’s Proximity To Possible Water Raises Planetary Protection Concerns

The Curiosity rover may need to divert its course soon, as its current path could cause it to contaminate a…

8 years ago

Curiosity Rover Confirms Ancient Lake Filled Gale Crater, Boosting Chance of Life

A view from the "Kimberley" formation on Mars taken by NASA's Curiosity rover. The strata in the foreground dip towards…

9 years ago

NASA Discovers Salty Liquid Water Flows Intermittently on Mars Today, Bolstering Chance for Life

These dark, narrow, 100 meter-long streaks called recurring slope lineae flowing downhill on Mars are inferred to have been formed…

9 years ago

This Mountain on Mars Is Leaking

As the midsummer Sun beats down on the southern mountains of Mars, bringing daytime temperatures soaring up to a balmy 25ºC (77ºF),…

9 years ago