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Study: Mars Ice Could Be Harboring Alien Life

Study: Mars Ice MayCould HarborBe MicrobialHarboring Alien Life, Study Suggests

Published OCT 18 2024

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While the study presents an intriguing hypothesis, it's important to remember that no actual evidence of life on Mars has been found. The harsh Martian environment, including extreme temperature fluctuations and limited water availability, poses significant challenges for sustaining life. More research and direct exploration are needed before drawing any conclusions about the existence of Martian microbes.

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