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Earth's Inner Core Deforming, but No Immediate Threat

A University of Southern California study found irregularities in Earth's inner core, indicating deformation; experts say this is more of a cosmetic issue than a threat, although preventative maintenance is lacking compared to other planets.

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Ancient Martian Ocean Revealed by Zhurong Rover Data

Analysis of data from China's Zhurong rover reveals well-preserved coastal sediments up to 80 meters below the Martian surface, suggesting the existence of a vast, ancient ocean and providing a new perspective on the planet's past habitability.

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Evidence of Ancient Martian Ocean Revealed by Zhurong Rover

Data from China's Zhurong rover reveals ancient Martian coastal deposits, indicating a large, ice-free ocean existed billions of years ago, supported by evidence of rivers and wave-distributed sediments; this discovery adds to mounting evidence of past liquid water on Mars and its potential habitabi...

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Earth's Inner Core Shape Changes Detected

Scientists have discovered evidence of changes in the shape of Earth's inner core over the past 20 years, using data from seismic waves generated by earthquakes; this builds upon the 2024 discovery that the inner core recently reversed its spin and now rotates backward relative to the rest of the pl...

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Martian Mounds Reveal Ancient Water, Reshaping Understanding of Planet's History

A new study reveals over 15,000 towering mounds in Mars' Chryse Planitia formed from erosion caused by water 4 to 3.8 billion years ago, potentially offering insights into the planet's unique dichotomy and resources for future human exploration.

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NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Cuts Costs

Facing an \$11 billion price tag, NASA scrapped its original Mars sample return plan and devised two cheaper alternatives, using either a modified sky crane or a commercial lander to bring samples back to Earth between 2035 and 2039, pending congressional funding.

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Evidence of Ancient Ocean on Mars Revealed by Zhurong Rover

Analysis of data from China's Zhurong rover reveals sub-surface coastal deposits on Mars, indicating a vast ancient ice-free ocean that existed for millions of years, protected by a layer of dust and offering unique insights into the planet's past habitability.

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Evidence of Ancient Ocean on Mars Discovered by Zhurong Rover

Data from China's Zhurong rover reveals evidence of a large, ice-free ocean on Mars 3.6 billion years ago, based on subsurface rock layer analysis showing beach-like formations in Utopia Planitia, supporting the hypothesis of a warmer, wetter Martian past.

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Ferrihydrit, Not Hematite, Likely Mars' Main Pigment

New research indicates that ferrihydrit, a hydrated iron oxide, is the main contributor to Mars' red color, challenging the previous assumption that it was hematite; this discovery suggests Mars possessed liquid water early in its history and was more wet than previously thought.

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Earth's Inner Core Shows Shape Changes, Adding to Spin Reversal Discovery

A new study reveals shape changes in Earth's inner core over the past two decades, detected through analysis of seismic waves from earthquakes; these changes, along with the core's recent spin reversal, offer insights into the dynamics of our planet's magnetic field.

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BepiColombo Reveals Stunning New Images of Mercury

On Thursday, the European Space Agency (ESA) released stunning close-up images of Mercury's surface taken by the BepiColombo spacecraft during its sixth flyby, revealing sunlit plains and potentially icy craters near the north pole.

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NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Targeting Lower Cost and Faster Timeline

NASA announced Tuesday two revised, lower-cost options for its Mars Sample Return Program, aiming to retrieve Martian samples between 2029 and 2035 using either a modified \"sky crane\" landing system or a commercial heavy-lift vehicle, at an estimated cost between $5.8 billion and $7.7 billion.

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