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Mars’ big-impact history had a post-accretion lull

Posted on April 25, 2017 by rburnham

From the earliest days of our solar system’s history, collisions between astronomical objects have shaped the planets and changed the course of their evolution. Studying the early bombardment history of Mars, scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University … Continue reading →

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Did early bombardment boost life’s chances?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by rburnham

Comets and asteroids as large as West Virginia smacking into Mars some 4 billion years ago could have created a haven for life there not so long after the birth of the solar system. The ancient impacts some 4 billion … Continue reading →

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