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NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft discovers a surprising number of giant ‘dragon scales’ scattered on Mars

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A close-up of Mars' rocky polygons that look like the scales of a giant reptile.

Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Dozens of polygon-covered rocks that look like chunks of fossilized “scales” from giant reptiles surround the surface of Mars near Antofagasta in Gale Crater. |Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill section of Mars New photos reveal that it is covered … Read more

NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft discovers a surprising number of giant ‘dragon scales’ scattered on Mars

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Black and white photo of polygon-covered rocks on Mars that look like giant reptilian scales

section of Mars New photos reveal that it is covered in a surprising number of features, including chunks of fossilized giant reptile scales. But don’t worry. This strange structure was not created by giant aliens. Rather, it may have something to do with ancient water. NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft snapped a photo of a strange rock … Read more

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals surprising new details of Crab Nebula’s 25-year expansion

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This image of the Crab Nebula captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, combined with past observations and observations from other telescopes, allows astronomers to study how supernova remnants expand and evolve over time. NASA, ESA, STScI, William Blair (JHU); Image processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)

The Hubble Space Telescope revisited the Crab Nebula for the first time in 25 years to reveal detailed images and track its rapid expansion. located 6,500 light years away The Crab Nebula in Taurus is the remains of a supernova that exploded about 1000 years ago. This fresh set of images provides an unparalleled perspective … Read more