4.1 billion-year-old Martian meteorite holds clues to the red planet’s watery past

A meteorite that fell to Earth and originated from Mars contains minerals dated to 4.1 billion years ago, according to analysis by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. The minerals in the meteorite indicate that Mars had liquid water and potentially habitable conditions during its early history. The findings were published in a peer-reviewed journal and add to existing evidence that Mars once had a wetter climate than it does today.

• CNN — 4.1 billion-year-old Martian meteorite holds clues to the red planet’s watery past

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