A close-up of the panorama taken by Curiosity’s Mastcam at “Pontours” reveals hexagonal patterns – outlined in red in the same image, right – that suggest these mud cracks formed after many wet-dry cycles occurring over years. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/IRAP)
Science in a Minute: Mud Cracks on Mars May Hint at a Past Existence of Life
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September 22, 2023Scientists Discover Oldest Wooden Structure
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September 21, 2023Science in a Minute: Curiosity Rover Finally Reaches an Elusive Destination
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September 20, 2023Use of Both Cannabis and Tobacco May be Linked with Mental Health Issues
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September 18, 2023Asteroid Samples to Return to Earth on September 24th
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August 14, 2023JWST Provides Fresh Insight into Farthest Star, Earendel
