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Briefing: Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry

Strategic angle: Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity.

Editorial StaffApril 5, 20261 min read

Powerful dust storms generate static electricity.

Swirling dust devils create faint glowing discharges.

These phenomena are altering the planet's chemistry.