NASA Study Reveals Mars' Dramatic Climate Shifts and Lost Habitability

New research indicates Mars experienced extreme evaporation and atmospheric loss, transforming it from a water-rich planet to a barren world.

NASA's Curiosity rover has uncovered evidence of extreme climate changes on Mars, suggesting the planet once had liquid water but became inhospitable over time.
Isotopic analysis of carbonates from Gale Crater shows unusually high levels of heavy carbon and oxygen isotopes, indicating significant evaporation and atmospheric shifts.
The study proposes that Mars underwent cycles of wet and dry conditions, with transient liquid water, but never sustained a stable environment for life on its surface.
Researchers believe solar winds stripped away Mars' dense atmosphere, leading to the loss of water and a drastic drop in temperatures, making the planet uninhabitable.
These findings enhance our understanding of planetary climate evolution and inform future exploration missions, including the search for life on Mars and other celestial bodies.