Harvard study reveals ancient Mars had bouts of warmth, supporting liquid water, due to atmospheric hydrogen.
Researchers from Harvard have found that hydrogen in ancient Mars' atmosphere kept the planet warm enough to support liquid water, despite being farther from the Sun. This warmth occurred in episodes over about 40 million years, driven by hydrogen building up from water reacting with the ground. The study helps explain Mars' climate history and the potential for past life, offering insights into planetary evolution.
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