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Martian 'cauliflowers' suggest presence of alien life
Just recently, a study determined that it may be impossible to find life on Mars via its polar ice caps, but hope has sprung forth again in an unusual form: Martian “cauliflowers”.
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A quick summary: Silica deposits in the Gusev crater that look like small cauliflowers are theorized to have been formed by microbes, indicating the presence of life on mars.
And a few notes:
- while on earth microbes are known to form such deposits, this might be a naturally-occurring phenomenon
- the presence of microbes in the past to shape the deposits does not imply any current life
- of course, further study is needed; the Gusev crater is on the short-list for landing sites for NASA's 2020 mars rover
Good read..I'd have liked more detailed pics though. Oh well.
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So much more there!