New research reveals that Mars once had rivers of magma beneath its crust, increasing the likelihood of past habitability and expanding the scope for life-supporting rocky planets.
The surprising discovery increases the chances that life could have existed on Mars
Jul 22, 2026
12:34 pm
What's the storyMars, the fourth planet from the Sun, once had rivers of magma flowing under its crust, a new study has revealed.
The surprising discovery increases the chances that life could have existed on Mars and expands the list of rocky planets that might have been habitable in the past.
Nueva evidencia en Marte: antiguos sistemas de magma elevan las posibilidades de que existiera vida
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