Mars once had water suitable for life, but extreme evaporation led to a colder, arid environment, as revealed by NASA's Curiosity rover.

NASA's Curiosity rover has revealed that Mars once had conditions potentially suitable for life, characterized by abundant liquid water. However, new findings indicate extreme evaporation processes transformed the climate, making surface water transient. Isotopic analysis of carbon-rich minerals in Gale Crater shows that heavy isotopes suggest significant evaporation, leading to a colder, arid environment. This research enhances understanding of Mars' climatic evolution and its habitability.

October 07, 2024
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