The more scientists study the Red Planet, the more they find unusual objects and patterns scattered across Mars' surface. Here are some of the most baffling.
Rare gemstones and crystals are highly prized not only for their stunning beauty but also for their elusive qualities. While popular gems like amethysts, topaz, and diamonds capture the hearts of many ...
They are then divided into three broad classes—H, L and LL—based on the iron content of the meteorites and the distribution of iron and magnesium in the major minerals olivine and pyroxene.
L and LL – based on the iron content of the meteorites and the distribution of iron and magnesium in the major minerals olivine and pyroxene. These silicate minerals are the mineral building ...
The space agency concluded the 18-inch-wide and 14-inch-tall rock, the first of its kind to be seen on Mars, is composed of the minerals pyroxene and feldspar. "The steep ascent through the ...
Frost,B. R., K. R. Chamberlain, S. Swapp, C. D. Frost, and T.P. Hulsebosch, 2000, Late Archean structural and metamorphic history of the Wind River Range: Evidence ...
Analysis using the rover's SuperCam and Mastcam-Z instruments revealed that Atoko Point is composed of pyroxene and feldspar minerals. What makes Atoko Point truly unique is its mineral ...
Analysis - The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. It's a reminder that Earth is part of a much larger and incredibly dynamic system ...