5 Signs of Life on Mars – The Countdown, Episode 37
Could Mars support life? In this episode of The Countdown, we run through five intriguing lines of evidence that the red planet was not always as desolate as it appears, and may even be habitable today.
By Joss Fong
This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American
Could Mars support life? In this episode of The Countdown, we run through five intriguing lines of evidence that the red planet was not always as desolate as it appears, and may even be habitable today.
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Host/writer: Sophie Bushwick
Story Advisors: Clara Moskowitz & Michael Moyer
Production Assistant: Josh Krisch
Editor: Joss Fong
Producer: Eric R. Olson
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