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Margherita Bassi, Isaac Schultz, Passant Rabie
03/02/2025 01:00:23 PM

A recent study by researchers suggests that mars once had ancient beaches similar to those on Earth, which could imply the planet had conditions suitable for microbial life. Using data from the Chinese zhurong rover, the team discovered sedimentary layers indicating the presence of an ancient ocean on mars, providing evidence that the planet was not always static.

Science Billions of Years Ago, Mars Featured Beaches Fit for a Vacation, Astronomers Say
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The Chinese rover that collected geological data on mars.

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The university where Michael Manga, a participating scientist in the study, works.