Volcanic Caves in Lanzarote: A New Frontier in Mars Life Research
A study led by Bogdan P. Onac has explored lava tubes on Lanzarote, Spain, revealing mineral deposits and microbial biosignatures that offer insights into ancient environments on Earth and potential life on Mars. These findings suggest that Martian lava tubes, which may contain similar sulfate-rich minerals, could hold clues to past microbial life, impacting future planetary exploration and astrobiology research.