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UMaine scientists analyze 4-billion-year-old Martian meteorite
Researchers at the University of Maine are analyzing a Martian meteorite estimated to be around 4 billion years old. The rock, which was blasted off Mars and eventually landed on Earth, offers scientists a rare chance to study the Red Planet's geology and history without sending a spacecraft. The university says the analysis could shed light on Mars' ancient environment and volcanic past.
Why now: Findings from a rare Martian rock sample being studied in Maine are drawing public and scientific interest.
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