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Explore Mars' transformation from a potentially habitable world to the barren red planet we know today in this 31-minute podcast episode featuring University of Chicago geophysical scientist Edwin Kite. Discover how billions of years ago, Mars may have resembled Earth with blue skies, flowing rivers, and seas, and learn what caused this dramatic planetary transformation. Examine evidence of Mars' lost carbon cycle and investigate theories about ancient climate changes that shaped the Red Planet's evolution. Delve into cutting-edge research that is rewriting our understanding of Martian history while addressing the provocative question of whether humanity could one day terraform Mars to make it habitable again. Gain insights into the scientific methods used to uncover Mars' hidden past and understand the implications for both planetary science and humanity's potential future beyond Earth.
