Ancient meteorite found in Sahara desert reveals history of Mars
A tiny meteorite from Mars nicknamed “Black Beauty” has provided scientists with an unprecedented insight into ancient processes that shaped the red planet’s surface. Discovered in the Sahara desert and designated Northwest Africa (NWA) 7034, the Martian rock weighs no more than 320g – but its extreme age and unusual composition have fascinated researchers since it was unearthed in 2011.
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