Martian Mysteries: Polygons Point to Ancient Water on Mars | S26E150

Mysterious Polygons on Mars:

• Scientists discover strange, irregular wedge-shaped objects buried beneath the Martian surface.
• Polygons range from centimeters to 10 meters in size and may have formed during ancient freeze-thaw cycles billions of years ago.
• Possible formation mechanisms include mud cracks from wet sediments and contraction from cooling volcanic lava flows.
• Zhurong rover detected at least 16 polygons, suggesting a wide distribution.

Iran's Nuclear Program:

• Iran successfully launches a small spacecraft, raising concerns about its ballistic missile program.
• Officials claim the launch was for peaceful purposes, but it violates the Vienna Accords.
• Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is now 18 times above the limit set by the Accords.
• International community urges Iran to stop its nuclear weapons development.

Russian Progress Cargo Ship Docked with ISS:

• Progress MS-25 successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering over 2.5 tons of supplies.
• The cargo included food, personal items for the crew, spare parts, and fuel, oxygen, and water.
• This resupply mission ensures the crew has the resources they need to continue their research aboard the ISS.

Additional Highlights:

• New Australian Skyguide released, providing stargazers with information about upcoming celestial events. www.maas.musem/store
• Study shows eating a healthy vegan diet lowers cholesterol, weight, and insulin levels.
• Increasing walking speed to 4 km/h may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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