Scientists Thought Ancient Water Carved Martian Gullies. New Analysis Says Otherwise

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What happened

Turns out Mars' mysterious gullies likely aren't evidence of water, after all.

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  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:20:43 UTC.

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