Martian Mysteries: Polygons Point to Ancient Water on Mars | S26E150
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary December 15, 2023x
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Martian Mysteries: Polygons Point to Ancient Water on Mars | S26E150

Mysterious Polygons on Mars:
  • Scientists discover strange, irregular wedge-shaped objects buried beneath the Martian surface.
  • Polygons range from centimeters to 10 meters in size and may have formed during ancient freeze-thaw cycles billions of years ago.
  • Possible formation mechanisms include mud cracks from wet sediments and contraction from cooling volcanic lava flows.
  • Zhurong rover detected at least 16 polygons, suggesting a wide distribution.
Iran's Nuclear Program:
  • Iran successfully launches a small spacecraft, raising concerns about its ballistic missile program.
  • Officials claim the launch was for peaceful purposes, but it violates the Vienna Accords.
  • Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is now 18 times above the limit set by the Accords.
  • International community urges Iran to stop its nuclear weapons development.
Russian Progress Cargo Ship Docked with ISS:
  • Progress MS-25 successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering over 2.5 tons of supplies.
  • The cargo included food, personal items for the crew, spare parts, and fuel, oxygen, and water.
  • This resupply mission ensures the crew has the resources they need to continue their research aboard the ISS.
Additional Highlights:
  • New Australian Skyguide released, providing stargazers with information about upcoming celestial events. www.maas.musem/store
  • Study shows eating a healthy vegan diet lowers cholesterol, weight, and insulin levels.
  • Increasing walking speed to 4 km/h may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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