SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 28, 2026Nautilus

The New Seismic Discovery Beneath the Surface of Mars

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NASA's InSight lander collected seismic data revealing Mars has a surprisingly complex, two-layered crust formed through magma recycling — a process previously thought impossible without plate tectonics. This suggests rocky planets without tectonic activity could still develop conditions for habitability, expanding the search for life beyond Earth.

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