'A perfect square on Mars': NASA photo sparks alien civilization theory, Elon Musk wants quick probe

Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh

Martian mystery

A NASA image showing a near-perfect square on Mars has sparked debates on alien structures.

Elon intrigued

Elon Musk suggests sending astronauts to investigate, adding fuel to the Martian mystery frenzy.

Perfect geometry

The square’s sharp angles spark theories of intelligent design, but geologists remain skeptical.

Earth examples

Experts compare it to Earth’s Giant’s Causeway and Fairy Chimneys, proving nature creates shapes too.

Pareidolia effect

Scientists blame pareidolia—the human tendency to find patterns like faces or shapes in randomness.

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Joe reacts

Joe Rogan calls the image “f**king WILD,” bringing more attention to the Red Planet’s oddities.

Mars obsession

From pyramids to faces, humans love spotting strange shapes in Mars images, fueling endless speculation.

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Future missions

NASA and SpaceX plan crewed Mars missions, promising closer looks at these enigmatic formations soon.

Unsolved square

Whether it’s natural or artificial, the Martian square keeps Earthlings hooked, awaiting definitive answers.