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October 05, 2015

Rock samples from Western US teach how to hunt for life on Mars
Lawrence KS (SPX) Oct 02, 201
The search for life beyond Earth is one of the grandest endeavors in the history of humankind - a quest that could transform our understanding of our universe both scientifically and spiritually. With news coming this week that NASA has confirmed the presence of flowing saltwater on the surface of Mars, the hunt for life on the Red Planet has new momentum. "One of the many reasons this is exciting is that life as we currently know it requires water," said Alison Olcott-Marshall, assistant professo ... read more

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