Planets

Pluto’s Heart Mystery Solved: Cataclysmic Collision Reveals Dwarf Planet’s Origins!

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BERN, SWITZERLAND – Researchers have unlocked the mystery behind the heart-shaped feature on Pluto’s surface, which has puzzled scientists since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft captured an image in 2015. Known as Tombaugh Regio, this heart-shaped feature is not entirely composed of one element, confounding scientists for decades with its elevation, composition, and reflective surface that differs from the rest of Pluto. The heart feature, encompassing a deep basin called Sputnik Planitia, is believed to have …

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Mars Evolution: New Discoveries Reveal Extinct Life and Volcanic Eruptions Shape Red Planet’s Landscape

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Scientists studying the geological history of Mars have made significant discoveries regarding the planet’s evolution. The Amazonian period, which represents a crucial time in Mars’ geological timeline, saw a decrease in the planet’s atmosphere thickness and rapid water evaporation. This period was marked by late-stage volcanic activity, including eruptions from Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system. Additionally, Aeolian erosion played a significant role in shaping the Martian landscape, unveiling evidence of glaciation …

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