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Expert gives verdict on ‘wrinkled mushroom’ spotted on Mars
UFO hunters are buzzing over a photo from NASA's Curiosity rover, which appears to show a “mushroom” on Mars, originally taken in 2013. However, astrobiologist Dr. Louisa Preston clarifies that the object is likely just rocks shaped by the environment, as the harsh Martian conditions would make it impossible for mushrooms to survive; future missions, like the Rosalind Franklin rover in 2028, aim to search for potential life beneath the surface. Need More Context? 🔎
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