Tag: Utopia Planitia


  • Mars Once Had an Ocean: New Research Points to Ancient Martian Seas

    Mars Once Had an Ocean: New Research Points to Ancient Martian Seas

    New Findings Span Earth and Mars For years, scientists have painted a picture of a warmer, wetter Mars—one that hosted liquid water on its surface and a thicker atmosphere. A recent study led by geoscientists at the University of Arkansas strengthens this view by drawing a striking parallel between Earth’s geological formations and features observed…

  • Mars Ancient Ocean Existence: New Research Supports It

    Mars Ancient Ocean Existence: New Research Supports It

    New Research Bolsters the Case for an Ancient Martian Ocean For years, scientists have argued that Mars was once a world with a warmer climate, a thicker atmosphere, and liquid water on its surface. A new study from researchers at the University of Arkansas adds weight to this view by examining sedimentary features on Mars…