Mars Could Have Supported Life, NASA Says

In a groundbreaking revelation at a recent press conference, NASA scientists disclosed that billions of years ago, Mars might have been a thriving habitat for microscopic life forms. The Mars rover’s latest findings suggest a once hospitable environment teeming with water and essential minerals that could have sustained tiny organisms.

NASA Scientists Unveil Mars’ Ancient Oasis for Microbes!

Lead investigator John P. Grotzinger from the California Institute of Technology described the discovered habitable zone as so conducive to life that even humans could have potentially consumed its water. The rover Curiosity’s analysis of a mudstone rock unveiled compelling evidence of Mars’ watery past, showcasing elements crucial for life such as sulfur, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and carbon.

Moreover, the presence of minerals like sulfates and sulfides indicated potential food sources for primitive microbes, likened to energy-providing batteries by Dr. Grotzinger. Notably, the identification of clays in the rocks hinted at neutral pH waters, further supporting the theory of a once flourishing Martian ecosystem.

While the search for definitive carbon building blocks continues, previous rovers Spirit and Opportunity also detected signs of liquid water on Mars albeit in harsher conditions. As Mars underwent drastic changes three billion years ago, losing its atmosphere and becoming cold and arid, the ancient oasis gradually faded into history.

Curiosity’s exploration in Gale crater has already uncovered vital clues pointing towards organic-rich rocks awaiting further examination. With meticulous testing of the rover’s instruments ongoing, including successful rock drilling and chemical analysis, NASA’s mission to unravel Mars’ enigmatic past gains momentum.

Despite Mars’ current desolate state, scientists speculate that beneath its barren surface lies remnants of a bygone era when life could have thrived. Stay tuned for more updates on this captivating journey into Mars’ mysterious past!”

I’m somewhat fond of the idea that some advanced humans (the “gods”) came from Mars 3 billion years ago. Why not?