This year Canadian microbiologists unexpectedly discovered methane-consuming bacteria that breathe something other than oxygen. The bacteria were found in Lost Hammer Spring in the Canadian Arctic. Recent data collected by NASA suggest that Mars has pockets of methane and frozen water, and temperatures in the same range as the Lost Hammer Spring. If bacteria can thrive in Mars-like conditions here on Earth, then Mars may support such life.
In November 2011, NASA will launch the Mars Science Laboratory rover, known as Curiosity. Curiosity will hopefully answer many of our existing questions about previous science results, and the potential existence of life on Mars.
In November 2011, NASA will launch the Mars Science Laboratory rover, known as Curiosity. Curiosity will hopefully answer many of our existing questions about previous science results, and the potential existence of life on Mars.
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