Simply Mars

Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of Mars.

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Tuesday May 27, 2025

NASA's Perseverance rover captures a stunning selfie with a Martian dust devil, marking its fifth major science campaign at Jezero Crater. Meanwhile, a groundbreaking study challenges previous assumptions about Martian slope streaks, revealing them to be dry formations rather than evidence of liquid water. Join us as we explore these developments and their implications for the search for life on Mars.Sources:https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/mars-dust-devil-photobombs-perseverance-rover-selfiehttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26574-dust-devil-photobombs-perseverances-selfie/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/devils-in-details-in-selfie-taken-by-nasas-mars-perseverance-rover/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-mars-perseverance-selfie-martian-dust-devil/https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/nasas-mars-perseverance-snaps-selfie-martian-dust-devil-122044854https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-mars-perseverance-snaps-selfie.htmlhttps://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/videos/https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/arts/nasa-perseverance-rover-captur-GR3cH0TbS7We.1rmTUBK_whttps://lakeconews.com/news/81631-space-news-a-decade-after-the-release-of-the-martian-and-a-decade-out-from-the-world-it-envisions-a-planetary-scientist-checks-in-on-real-life-mars-explorationhttps://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/nasas-mars-perseverance-snaps-selfie-martian-dust-devil-122044854https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/devils-in-details-in-selfie-taken-by-nasas-mars-perseverance-rover/https://thedebrief.org/nasas-perseverance-rover-gets-photobombed-in-latest-red-planet-robotic-selfie/https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/sports/nasa-rover-enters-krokodillen-Hrl7yFfxRGysuN9qVzYfGAhttps://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/mars-dust-devil-photobombs-perseverance-rover-selfiehttps://www.iflscience.com/rare-moonlit-night-on-mars-captured-by-perseverance-79316https://www.sci.news/space/dry-slope-streaks-mars-13937.htmlhttps://www.spacechatter.com/2025/05/21/groundbreaking-research-rewrites-mars-water-story/https://www.sciencealert.com/dark-streaks-on-mars-may-not-be-signs-of-flowing-water-like-we-thoughthttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Streak_Patterns_on_Mars_Likely_Formed_by_Dust_Rather_Than_Water_Flow_999.htmlhttps://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/study-casts-doubt-on-water-flows-as-cause-of-streaks-on-martian-slopes-2727568-2025-05-20https://www.sciencealert.com/dark-streaks-on-mars-may-not-be-signs-of-flowing-water-like-we-thoughthttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Streak_Patterns_on_Mars_Likely_Formed_by_Dust_Rather_Than_Water_Flow_999.htmlhttps://www.spacechatter.com/2025/05/21/groundbreaking-research-rewrites-mars-water-story/https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/05/21/martian-streaked-slopes-arent-signs-of-water-flow/https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/new-study-uses-ai-to-reveal-dry-origins-of-mars-mysterious-slope-streaks-8461685

Sunday May 25, 2025

Join us as we delve into NASA's Perseverance rover's latest achievements, including a stunning selfie with a Martian dust devil and its exploration of the 'Krokodillen' region. Discover groundbreaking research from the University of Texas at Austin on Mars' ancient water cycle, revealing insights into the Red Planet's past environment and potential for life. Explore how these findings could impact future Mars exploration and habitation.Sources:https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/devils-in-details-in-selfie-taken-by-nasas-mars-perseverance-rover/https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Martian_dust_devil_photobombs_NASA_Perseverance_rover_in_milestone_selfie_999.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/nasas-mars-perseverance-snaps-selfie-martian-dust-devil-122044854https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKAcJ6pMe8j/https://universemagazine.com/en/selfies-with-devil-perseverance-photographed-a-dust-tornado-on-mars/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520163415.htmhttps://www.marsdaily.com/reports/UT_Austin_Researchers_Uncover_Key_Link_in_Early_Martian_Water_Cycle_999.htmlhttps://tech.news.am/eng/news/5537/the-mystery-of-martian-water-scientists-uncover-an-ancient-water-cycle.htmlhttps://ig.utexas.eduhttps://scienceblog.com/esa/2025/05/21/marss-dusty-mysteries-new-studies-reveal-ancient-water-pathways-and-dry-surface-processes/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-mars-perseverance-selfie-martian-dust-devil/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/devils-in-details-in-selfie-taken-by-nasas-mars-perseverance-rover/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-rover-rolls-into-crocodile-region-on-mars-to-hunt-for-super-old-rockshttps://scitechdaily.com/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-hits-a-geologic-goldmine-at-jezero-crater-rim/https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-2020-perseverance/perseverance-rover/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-to-take-bite-out-of-krokodillen/

Saturday May 24, 2025

Join us as we explore NASA's Perseverance rover's latest mission in the Krokodillen region on Mars, revealing ancient geological secrets and potential signs of past life. Discover groundbreaking research from the University of Texas at Austin that sheds light on Mars' early water cycle, and learn how machine learning is solving the mystery of dark streaks on Martian slopes. Tune in for these exciting developments and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-mars-perseverance-snaps-selfie.htmlhttps://scitechdaily.com/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-hits-a-geologic-goldmine-at-jezero-crater-rim/https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-2020-perseverance/perseverance-rover/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-to-take-bite-out-of-krokodillen/https://www.earth.com/news/martian-rock-spherules-look-like-a-nest-of-spider-eggs-perseverance-st-pauls-bay/https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/nasa-mars-perseverance-rover-search-for-life-crocodile-region-484845-20250522https://www.marsdaily.com/reports/UT_Austin_Researchers_Uncover_Key_Link_in_Early_Martian_Water_Cycle_999.htmlhttps://oden.utexas.edu/news-and-events/news/https://www.marsdaily.comhttps://www.ferc.gov/news-events/events/increasing-real-time-and-day-ahead-market-and-planning-efficiency-through-1https://arxiv.org/html/2505.15995v1https://phys.org/news/2025-05-streaked-slopes-mars.htmlhttps://www.brown.edu/news/2025-05-19/streakshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/mars-dark-slope-streaks-study-water/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/dark-streaks-on-mars-may-not-come-from-water-after-all-scientists-sayhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40389425/

Friday May 23, 2025

Join us as we delve into NASA's Perseverance rover's latest mission in the Krokodillen region on Mars, uncovering ancient secrets with clay minerals. Discover how machine learning has reshaped our understanding of dark streaks on Martian slopes, debunking the water theory. Plus, marvel at a stunning image of Mars' moon Deimos captured by Perseverance, showcasing the rover's technological prowess. Tune in for these exciting updates and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-mars-perseverance-selfie-martian-dust-devil/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-mars-perseverance-snaps-selfie.htmlhttps://scitechdaily.com/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-hits-a-geologic-goldmine-at-jezero-crater-rim/https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-2020-perseverance/perseverance-rover/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-to-take-bite-out-of-krokodillen/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJzmnfsN_Ci/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-to-take-bite-out-of-krokodillen/https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-hits-a-geologic-goldmine-at-jezero-crater-rim/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-rover-rolls-into-crocodile-region-on-mars-to-hunt-for-super-old-rockshttps://scitechdaily.com/inside-krokodillen-nasa-hunts-signs-of-life-in-mars-oldest-rocks/https://scienceblog.com/mars-dust-devil-photobombs-nasa-rovers-milestone-selfie/https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/dark-streaks-on-mars-ai-just-solved-a-50-year-old-mars-mystery-235143-20-05-2025https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-mars-streak-mystery-might-finally-be-solved-and-its-not-great-news/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/dark-streaks-on-mars-may-not-come-from-water-after-all-scientists-sayhttps://phys.org/news/2025-05-streaked-slopes-mars.htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40389425/https://astrobiology.com/2025/05/perseverance-views-deimos-before-sunrise.htmlhttps://petapixel.com/2025/05/19/perseverance-captures-martian-moon-shining-in-the-sky-before-sunrise/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/perseverance-watches-moonrise-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-16-2025https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7Gw5eTuWN/https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-perseverance-snaps-rare-eerie-view-of-mars-tiny-moon-before-sunrise/

Thursday May 22, 2025

Join us as we delve into NASA's Perseverance rover's latest exploration of the ancient Martian region 'Krokodillen,' potentially holding clues to Mars' early history. Discover how a groundbreaking study challenges the theory of flowing water on Mars, suggesting a dry origin for its dark streaks. Plus, marvel at a stunning pre-dawn photograph of Mars' moon Deimos, captured by Perseverance, offering a unique glimpse into the Martian sky. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://universemagazine.com/en/perseverance-mars-rover-will-search-for-life-in-the-krokodillen-region/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26573-perseverance-rover-says-goodbye-to-witch-hazel-hill/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pntC1IvISLAhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7djJ4OaiH/https://astrobiology.com/2025/05/perseverance-views-deimos-before-sunrise.htmlhttps://scienceblog.com/esa/2025/05/21/marss-dusty-mysteries-new-studies-reveal-ancient-water-pathways-and-dry-surface-processes/https://www.iflscience.com/famous-dark-streaks-on-mars-might-not-be-what-we-were-hoping-for-79266https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-mars-streak-mystery-might-finally-be-solved-and-its-not-great-news/https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/05/Streaks_on_Marshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHHwcaKedwQhttps://petapixel.com/2025/05/19/perseverance-captures-martian-moon-shining-in-the-sky-before-sunrise/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/perseverance-watches-moonrise-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-16-2025https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/deimos-before-dawn/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26556-perseverance-views-deimos-before-sunrise/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJrp8bDtLle/

Wednesday May 21, 2025

In today's episode, we delve into a revolutionary study that questions the long-held belief of liquid water on Mars, suggesting dust and dry processes as the true culprits behind the planet's dark streaks. We also explore NASA's Perseverance rover's latest findings at Jezero Crater, uncovering ancient rocks and mineral deposits that hint at Mars' watery past and potential for life. Join us as we discuss the implications of these discoveries for future Mars exploration missions.Sources:https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/dark-streaks-on-mars-may-not-come-from-water-after-all-scientists-sayhttps://www.the-independent.com/space/mars-life-water-nasa-research-b2754281.htmlhttps://www.realclearscience.com/2025/05/20/streaks_on_mars_may_not_be_signs_of_flowing_water_1111276.htmlhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Streak_Patterns_on_Mars_Likely_Formed_by_Dust_Rather_Than_Water_Flow_999.htmlhttps://www.salon.com/2025/05/16/did-it-snow-on-mars-new-research-suggests-ancient-red-planet-precipitation-was-a-lot-like-earth/https://www.earth.com/news/martian-rock-spherules-look-like-a-nest-of-spider-eggs-perseverance-st-pauls-bay/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/perseverance-sees-deimos-in-the-skyhttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26572-dust-devil-whirls-by-perseverance-coring-operationhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4xHp6t1mk/https://www.damninteresting.com/curated-links/https://www.earth.com/news/martian-rock-spherules-look-like-a-nest-of-spider-eggs-perseverance-st-pauls-bay/https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/05/perseverance-passage-deimos-mars-sky/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/perseverance-sees-deimos-in-the-skyhttps://watchers.news/2025/05/16/visible-light-aurora-detected-mars-surface/https://opentools.ai/news/perseverance-uncovers-martian-treasures-a-geologic-goldmine-at-jezero-crater

Tuesday May 20, 2025

NASA's Perseverance rover captures a groundbreaking green aurora on Mars and discovers peculiar egg-like spherules in Martian rock. Plus, a new study challenges the belief in present-day water flows on Mars, suggesting dry processes instead. Join us as we delve into these fascinating discoveries and their implications for future Mars exploration.Sources:https://www.sci.news/space/perseverance-visible-wavelength-aurora-mars-13917.htmlhttps://thedebrief.org/nasas-perseverance-rover-spotted-something-on-mars-that-scientists-have-never-seen-before/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/lights-on-mars-nasa-rover-photographs-visible-auroras-on-red-planet-for-the-first-timehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-first-visible-auroras-captured-on-mars-glowing-a-hazy-green-above-the-planet-180986636/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-to-take-bite-out-of-krokodillen/https://www.earth.com/news/martian-rock-spherules-look-like-a-nest-of-spider-eggs-perseverance-st-pauls-bay/https://scitechdaily.com/?p=469942https://opentools.ai/news/mars-rock-baffles-scientists-could-it-be-alien-life-or-just-a-spider-egg-illusionhttps://science.nasa.gov/uncategorized/a-tough-drill-at-witch-hazel-hill/https://www.techexplorist.com/streaked-martian-slopes-caused-liquid-flow/99469/https://nasawatch.com/astrobiology/those-streaks-on-mars-may-not-be-due-to-water/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/dark-streaks-on-mars-may-not-come-from-water-after-all-scientists-sayhttps://cosmosmagazine.com/space/astronomy/mars-slope-streaks-recurrent-slope-lineae/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131558.htm

Monday May 19, 2025

Discover NASA's groundbreaking capture of the first visible-light aurora on Mars and the Curiosity rover's insights into Martian weather. Explore advancements in 3D printing technology for constructing future Moon and Mars habitats, and learn how these innovations could transform life on Earth. Join us for an in-depth look at the future of space exploration and habitation.Sources:https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/14/nasa-rover-spies-the-first-aurora-at-mars-thats-visible-to-the-human-eyehttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.sciencenews.org/article/perseverance-picture-martian-aurorahttps://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/mars/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-mars-rover-becomes-1st-spacecraft-to-spot-auroras-from-the-surface-of-another-worldhttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ads1563https://www.sciencenews.org/article/perseverance-picture-martian-aurorahttps://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/mars/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-mars-rover-becomes-1st-spacecraft-to-spot-auroras-from-the-surface-of-another-worldhttps://www.livescience.com/space/mars/lights-on-mars-nasa-rover-photographs-visible-auroras-on-red-planet-for-the-first-timehttps://www.instagram.com/nasasolarsystem/p/DJr829dyuJw/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJpRkAzJUbF/https://www.usgs.gov/centers/astrogeology-science-centerhttps://www.instagram.com/friendsofnasa/p/DJpRjxcp-zU/https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/stmd/nasa-enables-construction-technology-for-moon-and-mars-exploration/https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/inno/newsletter/24673352?limit=20&skip=920https://manufactur3dmag.com/icon-space-based-construction-technology/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Starshiphttps://sites.wp.odu.edu/scua/

Sunday May 18, 2025

Join us as we explore NASA's latest Martian discoveries: Perseverance captures the first visible-light auroras, Curiosity uncovers significant carbonate deposits, and Europa Clipper's infrared images reveal Mars' thermal secrets. Discover how these findings reshape our understanding of Mars' past and future exploration, and learn about the Europa Clipper's mission to Jupiter's moon Europa.Sources:https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-mars-rover-becomes-1st-spacecraft-to-spot-auroras-from-the-surface-of-another-worldhttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.sciencenews.org/article/perseverance-picture-martian-aurorahttps://www.livescience.com/space/mars/lights-on-mars-nasa-rover-photographs-visible-auroras-on-red-planet-for-the-first-timehttps://www.earth.com/news/first-visible-light-auroras-seen-on-mars-captured-by-the-perseverance-rover/https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/curiosity-rover-finds-missing-carbon-on-mars/4021489.articlehttps://edu.rsc.org/download?ac=540856https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-observes-first-visible-light-auroras-at-mars/https://www.marsdaily.comhttps://karlobag.eu/en/space/scientists-discover-how-extreme-climate-change-on-mars-has-turned-the-planet-into-a-hostile-environment-for-life-wgls7https://www.earth.com/news/europa-clipper-photographed-mars-thermal-infrared-en-route-to-jupiter-moon/https://www.kjzz.org/science/2025-05-14/on-its-way-to-one-of-jupiters-moons-europa-clipper-mission-successfully-tested-its-instrumentshttps://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/nasas-europa-clipper-probe-snaps-ghostly-thermal-portrait-of-mars-en-route-to-jupiterhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Europa_Clipper_Conducts_Critical_Mars_Flyby_for_Instrument_Calibration_999.htmlhttps://www.nasa.gov/missions/europa-clipper/nasas-europa-clipper-captures-mars-in-infrared/

Saturday May 17, 2025

Discover the latest groundbreaking findings from Mars as NASA's Perseverance rover captures the first aurora visible to the human eye, and scientists reveal a potential massive underground ocean. Explore how ancient Mars might have experienced rainfall, snowfall, and flowing rivers, reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet's history and its potential to support life. Join us as we delve into these exciting discoveries and their implications for future Mars exploration.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/scientists-find-hint-of-hidden-liquid-water-ocean-deep-below-mars-surfacehttps://scitechdaily.com/?p=474780https://singularityhub.com/2025/05/13/mars-may-be-hiding-an-ocean-of-liquid-water-under-its-surface/https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/mars-mysterious-structures-gravityhttps://dailygalaxy.com/2025/05/huge-water-reservoir-discovered-mars/https://www.ndtv.com/topic/marshttps://svs.gsfc.nasa.govhttps://watchers.news/2025/05/13/ash-emissions-white-island-volcano-impact-local-airspace-new-zealand/https://www.innovations-report.com/agriculture-environment/earth-sciences/atacama-desert-life-under-extreme-drought-conditions/https://www.ndtv.com/topic/rainfall

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