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Curiosity Rover Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Water on Mars

3/15/2026

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NASA's Curiosity rover studies boxwork formations on Mars, resembling spiderwebs from orbit and suggesting groundwater flowed through the area longer than previously thought.
The finding prompts questions about the potential for ancient life on Mars.
Curiosity collects data on these ridges to illuminate the planet's climate history.
The rover analyzes sulfate-rich Mount Sharp layers and clay and carbonate minerals to understand past climate changes.

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NASA's Curiosity rover studies boxwork formations on Mars, resembling spiderwebs from orbit and suggesting groundwater flowed through the area longer than previously thought.
The finding prompts questions about the potential for ancient life on Mars.
Curiosity collects data on these ridges to illuminate the planet's climate history.
The rover analyzes sulfate-rich Mount Sharp layers and clay and carbonate minerals to understand past climate changes.