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Hidden Martian deltas point to an ancient ocean covering half of Mars

Orbiter images reveal delta-like deposits in Valles Marineris, pointing to a vast ancient Martian ocean about 3 billion years ago.

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Published: 1/20/2026
Updated: 1/21/2026
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The Brighter Side of News reports on Hidden Martian deltas point to an ancient ocean covering half of Mars

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Three billion years ago, you could have stood on Mars and watched a river spill into a sea. That picture is still speculative, but new evidence makes it harder to dismiss.

Researchers at the University of Bern, working with the INAF; Osservatorio Ast...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?