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NASA’s Curiosity rover reveals a spectacular new view of Mars with a mystery on the horizon

ScienceDaily22 October 2026, 11:03 UTC

NASA’s Curiosity rover has revealed a spectacular new view of mysterious, wind-carved cliffs on Mars that may hold evidence of ancient volcanic activity. With the rover approaching these unusual formations, scientists hope to uncover the secrets behind their strange appearance in 2027.

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