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A Single Garnet Crystal Reveals What's Buried Deep Inside Mars

June 22, 2026

In June 2026, scientists confirmed the first garnet ever found in a Martian rock, inside the meteorite NWA 8171. SORABUMI explains how a single crystal preserved a record of intense heat and pressure that no rover could ever reach.

Our Solar System Family #Mars#meteorites#minerals#geology

The Coastline Mars Left Behind: Decoding the Mystery of Its Ancient Ocean's 'Bathtub Ring'

April 23, 2026

A shelf-like landform in Mars's northern hemisphere may be the strongest evidence yet that a vast ocean once covered a third of the planet. Where did all that water go — and what does it mean for the search for life?

Our Solar System Family #Mars#ancient ocean#geology#astrobiology#solar system