NASA says 2001 photo square on Mars is natural rock
NewsBytes | May 1, 2026 3:40 PM CST
Mars site eroded, experts cite pareidolia
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a closer look and found the area is rough and eroded, not built by anyone.
Experts explained that our brains often spot familiar patterns (like squares or faces) in random landscapes—a phenomenon called pareidolia.
So next time you see wild theories online, remember: nature can be pretty good at tricking our eyes!
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