Carbonate Minerals Found by Curiosity Indicate Carbon Cycle Operated on Early Mars

Apr 17, 2025 - 16:30
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Carbonate Minerals Found by Curiosity Indicate Carbon Cycle Operated on Early Mars
Curiosity sees its tracks receding into the distance at a site nicknamed Ubajara on April 30, 2023; this site is where the rover made the discovery of siderite. Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has found evidence of a carbon cycle on ancient Mars, bringing scientists closer to an answer on whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life.

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