Unified Theory on Sand Ripples Connects Mars and Earth
International team of scientists proposes a groundbreaking theory explaining the formation of sand ripples on both planets, challenging previous beliefs.
- A new theory suggests that the same physical processes create sand ripples on Mars and Earth, despite differing environmental conditions.
- Experiments using tiny glass balls to simulate Martian sand have shown that Martian-like ripples can form on Earth.
- The research, led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University and Aarhus University, was published in Nature Geoscience.
- The study calls for further research to fully validate the new theory, which could revolutionize our understanding of geomorphological processes.
- The collaborative effort involved researchers from Denmark, Germany, Italy, China, and the US, and was supported by multiple international grants.
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