A rock on Mars spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior.

bait title. it’s sulfur. youtube video from nasa was top ten boring. a few interesting paragraphs

  • Stillwater@sh.itjust.works
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    10 days ago

    yellow crystals of elemental sulfur: brimstone.

    Although sulfates are fairly common on Mars, this represents the first time sulfur has been found on the red planet in its pure elemental form.