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September 01, 2026 at 03:47 PM
Mars' Southern Half Is Weirdly Warm Underground. The 'Thermal Anomaly' Might Explain Why the Planet's Hemispheres Look So Different
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers used a novel technique to discover that Mars' southern hemisphere is hundreds of degrees hotter and partially molten, explaining its distinct appearance.
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