Martian geology continues to baffle scientists

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The official geological history of the planet Mars is a confused and murky tale filled with contradictions and shifting narratives. Astonishing scientific data obtained in the last decade has only deepened the storyteller’s confusion. At the recent 8th International Conference on Mars, leading scientists discussed the possible solutions to the puzzles. The recent journal Nature outlined some of the problems facing Mars investigators.
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