Curiosity (Rover)

Subarctic secrets: Mars’ cold and icy past revealed in new research

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SciTechDaily

A study suggests Mars had a cold, subarctic climate similar to Newfoundland, based on soil analyses of Gale Crater. The finding offers new insights into the preservation of amorphous materials and Mars’ potential to support life. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com A new study has found important clues in the Red Planet’s soil. Recent research examining … Read more

NASA Sees Mars Lights Up During Epic Solar Storm – NASA

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The specks in this Mars scene were caused by charged particles

In addition to producing auroras, a recent extreme storm has provided more details about the amount of radiation future astronauts might encounter on the Red Planet. Mars scientists have been expecting epic solar storms since the sun entered a period of peak activity called solar maximum earlier this year. Over the past month, NASA’s Mars … Read more