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• Melting glaciers likely sculpted Mars gullies
... study, funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation, shows that glaciers pre-existed the gullies, it seems likely that melting snow and ice are behind the gully formations. "It just seems to fit the geologic story," Marchant said. "For geology ...
• Feb. 7: A Martian first: Spirit rover drills into rock
An analysis of the formation's fine layering could provide further evidence that the region's geology was shaped by water. Scientists had hoped Opportunity would reach the rock by Friday, but mission manager Matt Wallace said the rover fell slightly ...