Dubbed "araneiform terrain," the Mars surface formations span over a half-mile long and have hundreds of branches that ...

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Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have recreated spider-like araneiform terrain, a geologic formation found on ...

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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover studied an unusual rock with paper-thin layers that look like a worn book. It's the latest ...

Nasa scientists have recreated Martian 'spiders' in laboratory conditions for the first time, simulating Mars' extreme ...

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We know Mars once had an active geological past, filled with water, volcanic activity, and dynamic geological changes. Now, ...

NASA scientists have successfully replicated spider-like shapes found on the surface of Mars in a laboratory setting for the ...

Europe's Mars Sample Fetch Rover showcased its sample-picking skills in field tests for the first time this month.

Tests on Earth appear to confirm how the Red Planet’s spider-shaped geologic formations are carved by carbon dioxide.

NASA has recreated Mars' iconic "spiders" in a first-of-its-kind lab experiment, and you can watch it happen in this video.