RefBan

Referral Banners

Saturday, November 17, 2012

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Melt water on Mars could sustain life, new research suggests

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:56 AM PST

Near surface water has shaped the landscape of Mars. Areas of the planet's northern and southern hemispheres have alternately thawed and frozen in recent geologic history and comprise striking similarities to the landscape of Svalbard. This suggests that water has played a more extensive role than previously envisioned, and that environments capable of sustaining life could exist, according to new research.

No comments: