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1 day ago

Rubies and opals on Mars? The real treasure in the planet's gemstones may not be what you think

Mars contains corundum-like minerals resembling Earth gemstones, but impact-formed formation likely prevents gem-quality mining.
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4 months ago

Evidence of Life on Mars Could Emerge from Labs on Earth

Cheyava Falls, an organic-rich Martian mudstone with speckled features, may record ancient microbial life, prompting sample-return efforts hindered by political and budgetary delays.
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