While the world was locked in on Artemis, Mars was quietly delivering discoveries that should have dominated the headlines. From evidence of an ancient ocean and tropical rainfall to mysterious organic molecules, electric dust devils, and even signs that the planet may still be geologically active, Mars is turning out to be far stranger, wetter, and more alive than most people realize.
In this video, we’re counting down 9 recent Mars discoveries that completely change the way we see the Red Planet. We’ll explore the possibility of a massive northern ocean, what Perseverance and Curiosity have uncovered, why Mars may have lightning, how dust storms are stripping away water, and what these new findings could mean for the search for past—or even present—life.
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