Curiosity Sees Martian Sulfur Up Close

For the first time, NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered sulfur crystals on Mars. According to NASA News, the rover found them after accidentally crushing a rock with its wheel. Using the camera on its robotic arm, Curiosity captured close-up images of the crystals — a rare glimpse into the chemistry beneath the Martian surface.

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