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NASA’s Curiosity rover freed its drill after a Martian rock jammed the arm

NASA engineers solved an unusual problem on Mars after Curiosity drilled into a small rock that became stuck to the rover’s arm during sample collection.

Key Takeaways

Curiosity’s drill became jammed when a rock stayed attached after drilling.
NASA engineers tried multiple approaches before freeing it on May 1.

DT Editorial Team·May 11, 2026·via universetoday.com

NASA’s Mars Rovers Are Reading the Planet’s History From Opposite Directions

New 360-degree panoramas from Curiosity and Perseverance show how the two rovers are exploring different chapters of Martian history, from groundwater-shaped terrain to some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.

Key Takeaways

Curiosity and Perseverance have captured new 360-degree panoramas from sites 2,345 miles apart on Mars.
Curiosity’s panorama shows groundwater-shaped boxwork formations in Gale Crater.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via nasa.gov

Curiosity Finds a Richer Set of Organic Molecules on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified more than 20 organic compounds in a clay-bearing Martian rock, including seven never before detected on Mars.

Key Takeaways

Curiosity found the most diverse set of organic molecules yet reported on Mars.
The compounds were detected in a clay-bearing sandstone sample drilled in Gale Crater.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via universetoday.com

Raccoons Solve Puzzles for Fun, Not Just Food Rewards

A new study in Animal Behaviour reveals that raccoons engage with puzzles even without food incentives, suggesting genuine curiosity drives their legendary problem-solving ability.

Key Takeaways

Raccoons engaged with unrewarded puzzles as eagerly as food-baited ones
Animals showed positive behavioral markers during problem-solving

DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via phys.org