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Mars rover Curiosity uncovers ancient mineral webs shaped by water on Mount Sharp

The Mars rover Curiosity has captured striking images of unusual rock formations on Mount Sharp-networks of mineral ridges standing up to two meters high, forming an intricate web-like pattern across the Martian surface. These features likely formed billions of years ago as groundwater deposited minerals in cracks, with subsequent wind erosion carving away softer material. […]