Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?
Scientists have found what seems to be the oldest direct evidence of hot water flowing on Mars during its ancient past. The discovery could further indicate that the Red Planet, despite its arid and desolate appearance today, may have been capable of supporting life long ago.
4.45 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Points to Hot, Habitable Waters on Early Mars
Researchers have discovered potentially the oldest evidence of hot water activity on Mars through the analysis of a 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain from the Martian meteorite known as Black Beauty.
4-billion-year-old mineral offers clues about Mars’ steaming hot past
The team analyzed meteorites from a large space rock designated as NWA7034 or “Black Beauty.” While all Martian meteorites have clues about the planet’s geologic history, most of them are igneous rocks like those found on Earth and others are mantle rocks.
Discovery: Ancient Mars had hot water that could have supported life
Curtin University scientists discover 4.45-billion-year-old evidence of water activity on Mars, hinting at early habitability.
Oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars found
New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past.
Evidence of hot water that’s essential to life points to Mars’ habitable past
Researchers have uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, suggesting the red planet could have supported life billions of years ago.
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