Scientists discover a massive heat anomaly deep inside Mars
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“Researchers have identified a significant temperature divide within Mars, where the southern interior is potentially hundreds of degrees hotter than the north. This molten region may explain long-standing mysteries regarding the planet's magnetism and seismic activity.”
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