China's Zhurong rover found evidence of a 3.68-billion-year-old ocean on Mars, suggesting ancient life.

China's Zhurong rover has provided evidence of a 3.68-billion-year-old ocean on Mars, based on geological features found in the northern lowlands. An analysis of troughs, sediment channels, and mud volcanoes suggests a coastline indicative of ancient marine environments. The ocean likely disappeared around 3.42 billion years ago. These findings raise the possibility that early Mars could have supported microbial life, adding to our understanding of the planet's history.

November 07, 2024
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