early Martian water cycle

From the «science» department:
Title: Missing link in early Martian water cycle discovered
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Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 20:34:15 +0000
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520163415.htm

Astronomers have filled a large gap in knowledge about Mars' water cycle. Their
research on water percolating from surface to aquifer could change the picture
of what early Mars was like, suggesting that less of the planet's water may
have been available to become rain and refill lakes and oceans.