Ever wondered what lies at the heart of Mars? 🤔 Thanks to Chinese and international scientists, we now know…
By analyzing seismic waves from marsquakes recorded by NASA's InSight lander, researchers discovered that Mars has a solid inner core made of iron, nickel, and lighter elements – strikingly similar to Earth's own core. 🌍➡️🔴
This breakthrough offers vital clues about Mars' evolutionary history, especially its once-powerful magnetic field which protected the planet from solar radiation billions of years ago. 🔋⚡
Understanding Mars' inner structure helps scientists piece together how the planet cooled and how its magnetic shield faded – key steps in unraveling Mars' shift from a potentially habitable world to the cold desert we see today. ❄️🏜️
What's next? Researchers will continue to sift through seismic data, hoping to learn more about Mars' interior and apply these insights to other rocky worlds. Who knows? The next big space revelation might be right under our feet… or half a billion kilometers away! 🚀🔭
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Chinese, international scientists reveal solid inner core in Mars
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