Mars dust doesn't explain one of the solar system's weirdest clouds
Scientists have ruled out Mars dust as the source of the mysterious cloud, leaving its origin still unexplained.
On air: Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance on BBN This MorningPublished
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- First reported by Mashable: “Mars dust doesn't explain one of the solar system's weirdest clouds”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 9:10 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance; aired 6 times.
- Topics: Mars.
- BBN covered this story before: Roman Temple to Mars Unearthed Beneath Forest Floor (October 10).
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorScientists are puzzled by one of the solar system's weirdest clouds, and Mars dust alone does not explain it, according to Mashable.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the usual suspect has been cleared. That's rare in my experience, and I once covered a mayor.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe cloud remains unexplained, which in my line of work is called a Tuesday.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's Monday.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThen the cloud is ahead of schedule.
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- Britpop Mars Mission Celebrated; Wonky Elm Wins Tree of the Year · BBC
- Britpop Mars Probe Honored; WIRED Eyes AI Midterms · BBC
- Roman Temple to Mars Unearthed Beneath Forest Floor · Newser
- Mars dust doesn't explain one of the solar system's weirdest clouds (this story)
- NASA's Perseverance rover sets a Mars driving record · The New York Times
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