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New research finds Mars' mantle preserves a record of its violent beginnings, with chunky layers containing ancient fragments up to 4km wide. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of rocky planets and challenges current understanding of planetary formation.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Mars’s interior more like Rocky Road than Millionaire’s Shortbread, scientists find Imperial College London · Aug 28, 2025 · first to report
- Mars’ mantle is a preserved relic of its ancient past, seismic data reveals American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 28, 2025