Curiosity strikes clay in new samples, further proving Mars' watery past

Curiosity took this selfie on May 12. The two drill holes in the clay-bearing region can ...

NASA’s Curiosity rover has begun investigating one of the most interesting regions so far on its seven-year journey. Scientists call the area the “clay-bearing unit,” and sure enough, that name has turned out to be very apt. After drilling two new samples last month, the rover has finally confirmed high amounts of clay minerals, providing further proof that ancient Mars was once much wetter.

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A National Park Is Airlifting Hundreds of Mountain Goats That Have Gone Crazy for Human Pee

Mountain goats in Olympic National Park are obsessed with human urine and are now a public nuisance. Continue reading A National Park Is Airlifting Hundreds of Mountain Goats That Have Gone Crazy for Human Pee