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Scientist Licks 3.5 Billion Year Old Space Rock; Shared Video On Twitter
Soon after scientist and a first-year PhD student, Kyle Morgenstein posted a picture of 3.5 billion years old Martian rock on Twitter, netizens started pressuring him to lick the rock. After many petitions and fundraisers started pouring in, Morgenstein denied the request saying the space rock stays in a temperature and humidity-controlled plastic mini showcase. However, he posted a video of himself licking the rock the very next day.
Tags: Mars Planet, space Adventures, Twitter, Viral video
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Unknown Ancient Crater Lake Found On Mars With Evidence Of Waterbeds
A study led by US' Brown University researchers' have located an unknown ancient crater lake on Mars. The study, published in Planetary Science Journal, claimed that the mysterious crater may have remains of ancient stream beds and ponds. Considered to be a part of the lost Martian glacier, the lake is different from Gale and Jezero craters. Scientists are optimistic that this finding can connect dots between theory and observation.
Tags: Mars, Space, Mars Planet, US, Gale Crater, Jezero Crater
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Celestial Treat For Eyes This Week As Seven Planets Will Be Visible From Earth
What could be called a celestial treat for the eyes, seven planets of our solar system will be visible this week. According to EarthSky, Mars will shine brighter than normal which could be next witnessed only in 2035. While Venus will appear after midnight, Uranus and Neptune can be seen with the help of a microscope around the same time. Besides, Saturn and Jupiter will also come closest since 1623.
Tags: Mars Planet, astronomy, Space
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