"Mars' Ancient Caves: A Potential Haven for Extraterrestrial Life?"

Scientists are exploring the possibility of finding life on Mars in ancient caves and lava tubes. These underground structures could have provided a more hospitable environment for life when Mars had flowing water, a warmer climate, and an atmosphere. By studying extreme conditions in caves on Earth, researchers hope to gain insights into what life may look like in similar conditions elsewhere in the solar system. Microbes found in lava tubes in Hawaii have shown the ability to thrive by drawing nutrients from rocks, suggesting that similar microbes could have existed or may still exist on Mars. The search for life in Martian caves continues, with plans to explore lava tubes on the Moon as well.