Curiosity rover explores Mars polygons, seeking water history

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating polygon-patterned rocks on Mars, seeking clues about the planet's watery past and how it lost its water. The rover, which captured images of the geometric cracks on May 4, is analyzing the patterns to determine their origin. Scientists believe the shapes may have formed as Mars dried out billions of years ago or as groundwater moved through the bedrock. Curiosity, operational since 2012, continues to explore Mars, searching for evidence of past habitability and life, while also documenting unique geological formations like these "polygon heaven" rocks.