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Rover Accidentally Uncovers Mars Hydrothermal Vent

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the best-discoveries-by-accident dept.

The rover Spirit has been dragging one wheel around the surface of Mars for some time. One of the resulting gouges revealed a mineral deposit which was probably caused by a hydrothermal vent. This implies a large amount of water was present when the vent was active.

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  1. What does this have to do with Apple? by heroine · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    If it doesn't make money for Apple, it doesn't get on the front page. Nevertheless, this story is about as novel as discovering Mars is red.