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'Spiders' on Mars? NASA scientists recreate mysterious Red Planet formations

Dubbed "araneiform terrain," the Mars surface formations span over a half-mile long and have hundreds of branches that resemble spider legs, according to NASA.

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Algorithm used on Mars rover helps scientists on Earth see data in a new way

A new algorithm tested on NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars may lead to better forecasting of hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that impact millions globally.

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NASA scientists solve mystery of curious 'spiders' on Mars

Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have recreated spider-like araneiform terrain, a geologic formation found on Mars, in a lab on Earth.

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Scientists awaken Mars 'spiders' down on Earth in extraordinary experiment

A team of scientists at NASA have confirmed how Mars' 'spider' formations are carved by carbon dioxide. They were first discovered in 2003 and each formation can stretch more than half-a-mile from end-to-end.

Mars, dark matter

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Black hole 'bullets' fired at Mars could reveal more about dark matter

Tiny black hole "bullets" left over from the Big Bang could be passing through Mars at speeds in excess of 7,000 times the speed of sound, causing the Red Planet to "wobble."

SciTech Daily · 15h

Close Encounters With Dark Matter: MIT Study Finds Detection Possible Through Mars’ Wobble

Watching for changes in the Red Planet’s orbit over time could be a new way to detect passing dark matter. MIT physicists suggest that primordial black holes, formed just after the Big Bang, could constitute most of the universe's dark matter.

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Mars's strange behaviour could be an indicator of dark matter, scientists claim

Mars could be acting a little strangely in future, and scientists believe its behaviour could help to indicate dark matter. The new research could have major consequences for the study of the mysterious material in the universe.

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Science news this week: Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 129 —Back From Mars!

On Episode 129 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Pascal Lee about his Mars Simulation Base in the Arctic.

Mars Appears to Be Missing a Moon, Astronomer Finds

Out of This World Mars, unlike other planets in the Solar System, has a triaxial shape, meaning that the red planet is not a ...

Detailed model suggests organic matter on Mars was formed from atmospheric formaldehyde

Although Mars is currently a cold, dry planet, geological evidence suggests that liquid water existed there around 3 to 4 ...

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Europe's Mars 'fetch rover' nails sample pick-up test in the field (video)

Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and ...

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Mars suffers fourth straight loss, falls to unbeaten Montour

Despite being down starting quarterback Luke Goodworth, Mars football kept pace with Montour throughout much of their Week 5 ...

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Stevens injury mars Pirates opening victory

Cornish Pirates captain John Stevens could be out for "a while" after injuring his knee in the season-opening 24-18 win at ...

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NASA's Mars rovers had a gangbusters summer of rocks

NASA's two car-sized labs exploring Mars each discovered rocks that neither mission had seen before, revealing a more diverse ...

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Mars to host college, career fair

Mars Area High School will host its annual College & Career Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event is open to the public, including parents and students from surrounding school ...

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