China's Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes
What's notable about the study is how young the dunes are
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What's notable about the study is how young the dunes are
Zhurong rover went into hibernation a year ago for winter on Mars and has yet to come out, scientists say
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China
The rover spotted cracks and crusts in the Martian salt-rich dunes. Small pockets of water from thawing frost or snow, mixed with salt, likely resulted in the cracked surface
Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China's rover. The finding highlights new, potentially fertile areas in the warmer regions of Mars where conditions might be suitable for life to exist, though more study is needed. Friday's news came days after mission…