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Following ancient rain toward life-related chemistry clues on Mars

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Phys.org
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What happened

The Mars we know today is a cold, dry world of dust and rocks.

However, around 3.8–3.6 billion years ago, it may have looked very different.

Key facts

  • However, around 3.8–3.6 billion years ago, it may have looked very different.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:40:11 UTC.

Why it matters

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