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astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Mars' Hidden Giant Volcano: Potential Signs of Life"

Scientists have discovered a massive volcano on Mars, measuring 280 miles wide and over 29,600 feet high, which had gone unnoticed for over 50 years. Located near the planet's equator, it also features what appears to be the remains of a buried glacier ice sheet, making it a promising site for astrobiological research. The volcano's location, within the Tharsis volcanic province, suggests it could hold potential signs of alien life, and further exploration is anticipated to shed light on its geologic evolution and potential for supporting life.

via Livescience.com|

#astrobiology #astronomy #mars

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Perseverance Rover's Discovery: Ancient Martian Lake Raises Hope for Finding Life"

Scientists are increasingly hopeful that the Perseverance rover has already discovered signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, as underground radar images suggest it is exploring the perfect location for fossilized life in the Jezero Crater. The rover's ground-penetrating radar has provided unprecedented insight into the Martian surface, revealing evidence of a long-lived aqueous environment that could have been conducive to microbial life. While the rover has collected sediment samples showing intriguing signs of organic compounds, further analysis is needed to determine their origin. The findings reinforce the idea that Jezero Crater has a rich geological history driven by large-scale changes in the Martian environment, and the return and analysis of Perseverance's samples will be crucial in understanding these events.

via ScienceAlert|

#jezero-crater #mars #perseverance-rover