Currently, it’s believed they are related to the drying of wet mud or ice crystals below the surface, and were exposed by “nature’s drill,” the craters on the Martian surface.\u00a0Curiosity has discovered evidence of ancient water on Mars in the past<\/a>, through ripples in rock surfaces and other shapes that have formed, not unlike the scale-like rocks. New research also points to the possibility that Mars was always primarily a desert planet, which clues NASA in to what happened to the water that did exist on the red planet<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more: What Would Happen To Your Body On Each Planet In The Solar System<\/a><\/p>\n NASA’s Mars rovers have discovered weird rock formations for years NASA Curiosity Mars rover image SOL 4859 Mast Camera shot. – NASA<\/p>\n Obviously, the honeycomb-shaped rocks from the recent discovery have nothing to do with ancient dragons, but they are unique. They are also informative, showing signs of what may have transpired on and under the red planet’s surface. NASA’s Perseverance rover also discovered some strange stuff, like the rock it found with no idea where it came from<\/a> \u2014 named Skull Hill. Another rock, referred to as\u00a0Phippsaksla, might even be alien to the planet<\/a>.<\/p>\n The star-studded rover of the day, Curiosity, may also have discovered a valid water source<\/a> on Mars that agencies can use for future missions if it pans out. All that to say, NASA’s rovers are doing some great work, helping to get to the bottom of the Martian history humans have pondered over for so long. The current goal is to discover if there’s “an even bigger treasure trove of complex chemistry below the surface.” The scale-like hexagonal rock formations suggest there is, but as NASA explains, there are “a lot of ifs” in the equation. Curiosity’s further exploration of the\u00a0Antofagasta crater, where the rocks were discovered, could potentially tell the agency a lot more. NASA should know more soon, maybe even within the next couple of weeks, it projects.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article? Sign up to BGR’s free newsletter<\/a> and add us as a preferred search source<\/a> for the latest in tech and entertainment, plus tips and advice you’ll actually use.<\/p>\n![\"NASA](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dc3cecddb1f4f5ad7be003d46859f795.jpeg\"\/)
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