Martian life

Mars' water appears to have been too salty to support life

harminka — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:56:12 -0500

A new analysis of the Martian rock that gave hints of water on the Red Planet -- and, therefore, optimism about the prospect of life -- now suggests the water was more likely a thick brine, far too salty to support life as we know it.

Icy Promethei Planum

harminka — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:53 -0500

Promethei Planum, an area seasonally covered with a more than 3500 m thick layer of ice in the martian south polar region, was the subject of the High Resolution Stereo Camera’s focus on 22 September 2005 as Mars Express was in orbit above the Red Planet.

Liquid water found flowing on Mars? Not yet

harminka — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:51:39 -0600

Liquid water has not been found on the Martian surface within the last decade after all, according to new research.

New observations on changing Martian atmosphere

harminka — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:52:50 -0500

Mars rover scientists have launched a new long-term study on the Martian atmosphere with the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer, an instrument that was originally developed at the University of Chicago.

Dig deeper to find Martian life

harminka — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:11:56 -0600