However, the differences between the two landscapes should become clear once Curiosity makes some closer inspections - it's currently examining dunes in the Bagnold field, giving scientists and geologists the first-ever close look at active sand dunes on another planet than the Earth.
But it's not clear that our curiosity is reciprocated.
Looking at those images, which have been stitched together to make the mosaic featured on this page, it is clear now that Curiosity's rear-right wheel landed on top of a rock estimated to be some 9cm tall.
So, in the spirit of journalistic curiosity, clear skin and confidence, I decided to give it go. .
In parallel interviews recently in London, it was clear, however, that their curiosity was piqued.
As these "weed-outs" accumulate over time, they begin to telegraph a very clear message to students: curiosity is not welcome here.
In fact, the more Curiosity looked, the clearer the evidence became for a wetter past at Gale, with the Shaler outcrop being my personal favourite.
They also rated their ability to: speak effectively, act as leaders, analyze literature critically, possess clear career goals and develop intellectual curiosity significantly higher than those without a research experience.
However, these media curiosities seem to steer clear of the actual problems of the U.S. food systems.
Curiosity implies a certain clear-eyed appreciation for how things really are, and not getting stuck on how one assumes they are or hopes they are.
