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Will the heat anomaly inside Mars discovered by Caltech be confirmed by an independent study published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal by February 28, 2027?
Caltech scientists announced in August 2026 the discovery of a huge heat anomaly inside Mars, with the southern hemisphere… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
Caltech scientists announced in August 2026 the discovery of a huge heat anomaly inside Mars, with the southern hemisphere potentially hundreds of degrees hotter than the north and partially molten. The scientific community awaits independent confirmation.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve 'Sim' se ao menos um estudo independente (sem autores do Caltech como líderes) publicar resultados confirmando a assimetria térmica no interior marciano em periódico indexado (Nature, Science, Geophysical Research Letters etc.) até 2027-02-28. Resolve 'Não' caso contrário.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.