Scientists discover caves carved by water on Mars that may have once harbored life
Phys.org • 11/12/2025 • Last cited 11/12/2025
Summary
Scientists have identified eight potential cave sites on Mars, known as skylights, which may have once provided a habitat for life, according to research led by Chenyu Ding at Shenzhen University. These caves could offer protection from the planet's harsh surface conditions, including dust storms and radiation.
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- 2025-11-12Scientists discover caves carved by water on Mars that may have once harbored life (current)
- 2025-11-21Maybe that's not liquid water on Mars after all (Phys.org)
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