NASA’s Curiosity rover spots coral-like rock on Mars — here’s what it really means

NASA’s Curiosity rover, exploring Mars, has spotted a coral-like rock formation, capturing scientists’ attention. This intriguing structure, photographed on July 24, 2025, reveals Mars’ watery past. Mineral-rich water seeped into rock cracks billions of years ago, leaving deposits shaped by wind erosion. ChemCam, an international collaboration, captured the image, highlighting Curiosity’s ongoing mission to uncover Martian history and landscape evolution.