“A self-described astrobiologist is asking a federal judge to compel NASA to take a closer look at a mysterious Martian object.” [Eric Mack, CNet] Too late, though? “Scientists have solved the mystery of the ‘jelly doughnut’ rock on Mars that appeared to come out of nowhere. NASA said Friday that a wheel of the rover Opportunity broke it off a larger rock and then kicked it into the field of view.” [Associated Press]

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