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No, it wasn't Marvin the Martian or The Martian Manhunter, but it could have been life just the same. Even if single-celled organisms once existed on Mars, such a discovery would radically alter our perception of uniqueness here on Earth, wouldn't it? My biggest question: how would religion explain it? It could be fun to watch.
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Image from source, Live Science
Image from source, Live Science
Newly Found Martian Salt Deposits Suggest Ancient Life
For the first time, satellite imagery reveals thick Martian salt deposits scattered across the planet's southern surface, which one planetary scientist claims could be sites of ancient life.
The mats of sodium chloride — the same taste-enhancing mineral found on your kitchen table — serve as more evidence of Mars' watery past, and researchers think the briney pools that made them could have been hospitable to life. . .
The mats of sodium chloride — the same taste-enhancing mineral found on your kitchen table — serve as more evidence of Mars' watery past, and researchers think the briney pools that made them could have been hospitable to life. . .
Read more at: Live Science
Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the link.
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