which are key factors in shaping the planet’s surface environment, hinting at Mars’ dynamic geological past. Studying Martian dunes also allows scientists to compare them with terrestrial dunes, ...

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Researchers now appreciate that gas planets are more complex than first thought. New findings have implications for our ...

For years, scientists have puzzled over why Earth and Mars are missing certain key elements. Now, a fresh study suggests ...

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Southwest Research Institute has collaborated with Yale University to summarize the scientific community's notable progress ...

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Jezero Crater, once a lake bed some 3.5 billion years ago, has become the focus of NASA’s search for signs of past life. It’s ...

During the red giant phase, both the Sun and Jupiter will shine brighter and become hotter. However, its moon Europa is ...