NASA's Curiosity rover found pure yellow sulfur crystals in a Martian rock for the first time.
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered yellow sulfur crystals in a Martian rock, marking the first time this element has been found in its pure form on the Red Planet. The rover, which has been exploring a region rich in sulfates since October 2023, revealed the crystals when it drove over a rock and cracked it open on May 30. This unexpected finding suggests that pure sulfur may be abundant in certain areas of Mars.
July 18, 2024
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