"Rock outcrops tend to be exposed to UV light, wind and dry, desiccating conditions, as well as heat and frost. They also tend to be more exposed to herbivores.

Earlier this month (April 11), the rover paused at a boundary between light and dark rock outcrops where it spotted a peculiar-looking rock which scientists have nicknamed "Skull Hill".

a so-called “contact” zone where light and dark outcrops meet and are even visible from orbit. As the rover captured images and data along its route, this peculiar rock instantly caught the ...

Scientists with NASA's Perseverance rover are exploring what they consider a veritable Martian cornucopia full of intriguing rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. Studying rocks, boulders ...

The Perseverance rover is currently exploring Mars hills, boulders and rocky outcrops along the rim of ... has collected samples of five rocks, performed detailed analysis on seven others, and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA's Perseverance rover found an unusual dark, pitted rock dubbed Skull Hill while ...