Enormous polygon patterns in rock lie dozens of meters below Mars’ surface, ground-penetrating radar data suggest. Similar patterns develop on the surface in Earth’s polar regions when icy sediments ...

NASA's Curiosity rover snapped this view of polygon-patterned bedrock on May 4. Mars is home to a lot of odd-shaped rocks that can look pretty random. Patterns, however, can catch scientists’ eyes.

The photo highlights the Martian landscape resembling a lacy honeycomb spider web when viewed from orbit. As reported first by Science Alert, the weird polygonal shapes aren't made by spiders or bees ...

The newfound honeycomb fractures are the "most compelling evidence to date" that Mars was tilted more extremely than it is today. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...