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Mars’ North Polar Ice Is Much Cleaner Than Scientists Thought

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Beneath the dusty surface of Mars’ north pole, scientists have uncovered surprisingly clean layers of ice that may preserve a hidden record of the planet’s dramatic climate history. Earth maintains a relatively steady posture in space thanks to the gravitational anchor of a massive moon.

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  1. Phys

    The north pole of Mars is less dusty than scientists thought (opens Phys)

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    Although Mars may have once resembled Earth, the rocky red planet now appears far from hospitable. Still, certain details—such as ice-bound water—pique researchers' curiosity. As on Earth, ice on Mars contains valuable records of past climate that could reveal whether the planet hosts, or has ever h…

  2. Universe Today

    Mars' North Pole Ice Is Far Cleaner Than Expected (opens Universe Today)

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    The planet Mars is known for its massive dust storms, dust devils, and two large polar ice caps, with its north polar cap being one of the Red Planet’s most striking features. Comprised of water ice, the north polar cap not only holds potential for being a source of water for future human missions, …

  3. SciTech Daily

    Mars’ North Polar Ice Is Much Cleaner Than Scientists Thought (opens SciTech Daily)

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    Beneath the dusty surface of Mars’ north pole, scientists have uncovered surprisingly clean layers of ice that may preserve a hidden record of the planet’s dramatic climate history. Earth maintains a relatively steady posture in space thanks to the gravitational anchor of a massive moon.

  4. Gizmodo

    Scientists Thought Mars’s North Polar Ice Was 25% Dust. They Were Way Off (opens Gizmodo)

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    Previous research pointed to copious amounts of dust atop the arctic Martian wasteland, but a clearer picture is coming into focus.

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