New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make ...

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A team from Los Alamos National Laboratory was able to use the microphone and a laser to calculate the speed of sound on Mars, and it's surprisingly slow. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...