Lost Lagoon: Uncovering Earth's Prehistoric Secrets in the Atacama Desert
A system of lagoons in Argentina has been discovered, hosting rare microbial communities that resemble the earliest fossil evidence of life on Earth 3.5 billion years ago. These communities, known as stromatolites, could provide valuable insights into the possibility of life on Mars, which was more Earth-like in its early stages. Geologists believe that understanding these modern communities on Earth could help identify similar features in Martian rocks and inform future exploration efforts.