Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future missions to the red planet.
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The Moon was formed when it collided with Earth billions of years ago.
There are many bodies in the solar system we can’t easily access. But observations of their winds and sediments reveal a surprising amount.
Non-living nature such as rocks, landforms, soil and water form the Earth’s ‘geodiversity’ - a crucial part of the planet’s life support system.
Recent research explaining why Mercury is so dark raises many new questions.
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