A fresh look at older data yields a surprise near the Martian equator

Scientists taking a new look at older data from NASA’s longest-operating Mars orbiter have discovered evidence of significant hydration near the Martian equator — a mysterious signature in a region of the Red Planet where planetary scientists figure ice shouldn’t exist.

🕐 Top News in the Last Hour By Importance Score

#	Title	📊 i-Score
1	Pete Hegseth reported to have shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat – US politics live	🟢 85 / 100
2	Who will be the next Pope? We could see the first black or Asian Pontiff, or the cardinal who called same-sex marriage a 'defeat for humanity'… here are the contenders to replace Francis after his death at 88	🔴 75 / 100
3	Did sheer willpower keep Pope alive for a final Easter? Truth about the phenomenon that allows patients in their dying days to choose when they go	🔴 75 / 100
4	Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88	🔴 72 / 100
5	I'm a football supporter who was saved by a rival fan when I collapsed after a game – this is the first thing I said when I was reunited with my hero	🔴 65 / 100
6	'Excellent' Apple TV WW2 movie with Tom Hanks leaves fans stunned	🔴 65 / 100
7	JD Vance posts emotional tribute to Pope Francis hours after they met: ‘May God rest his soul’	🔴 65 / 100
8	Argos shoppers rush to get ultimate Galaxy Watch upgrade before it's too late	🔵 45 / 100
9	Serie A postpone all matches after Pope Francis dies aged 88	🔵 45 / 100
10	JD Vance is accompanied by wife Usha in traditional Indian attire as they arrive in New Delhi for trade talks – with China making ominous threat	🔵 45 / 100

View More Top News ➡️