Summary:
- The new research suggests that Mars has significantly more ice than previously thought, with ice deposits covering up to 80% of the planet's surface.
- These ice deposits are found not just at the poles, but also in the mid-latitudes of the planet, indicating that Mars may have been much wetter and more hospitable to life in the past.
- The discovery of these extensive ice deposits could have important implications for future human exploration and settlement of Mars, as the ice could potentially be used as a source of water and other resources.