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New Theory Suggests Mars Once Had Molten Core

4/24/2025

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Researchers at the University of Texas unveil a groundbreaking theory: Mars may have once boasted a molten core, resulting in its lopsided magnetic field. Insights from the Insight lander reveal striking contrasts between the planet's northern and southern hemispheres, hinting that uneven thermal conductivity could have shaped Mars' atmosphere and its potential to harbor life.

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Researchers at the University of Texas unveil a groundbreaking theory: Mars may have once boasted a molten core, resulting in its lopsided magnetic field. Insights from the Insight lander reveal striking contrasts between the planet's northern and southern hemispheres, hinting that uneven thermal conductivity could have shaped Mars' atmosphere and its potential to harbor life.