Meteorite found in Mali turns out to be a piece of Mars over 4 billion years old

Researchers determined the age of the meteorite using uranium-lead dating, revealing it originated from Mars. The Teghaza 001 meteorite, found in Mali, has a unique composition indicating it likely comes from Mars' southern highlands. Analysis shows it once interacted with water, suggesting Mars had liquid water on its surface in the past. The study aims to uncover whether Mars had a climate suitable for life and to highlight evolutionary differences between Mars and Earth.