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The Ancient River Network Beneath Mars' Surface

The Ancient River Network Beneath Mars’ Surface

Andrew Alpin

You’ve probably seen Mars in photographs as a dusty, rust-colored world that looks utterly lifeless. Yet beneath that barren facade lies one of the most compelling mysteries in planetary science. Recent satellite imaging has revealed an intricate web of ancient river systems that once flowed across the Red Planet’s surface, painting a radically different picture ...