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3 months ago
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Confirms Existence of Ancient Mars Lake

Scientists confirm Jezero Crater on Mars was once home to an ancient lake
Radar data reveals layers of sediments at the bottom of the lake [ more ]
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3 months ago
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New Discovery 'Keeps Hope Alive' to Find Signs of Life on Mars, Scientists Say

Scans of the Martian Jezero crater confirm the presence of an ancient lake, raising hopes of finding traces of life.
Ground-penetrating radar revealed the crater's geological history, showing layers of deposition and erosion from water flow.
Understanding how the sediment got to the crater will help scientists analyze the rock and dust samples collected by the Perseverance rover. [ more ]
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