Searching for Life on Mars in the Snow and Ice

In a recent paper, a team of researchers indicated that photosynthetic bacteria could exist just beneath the snow and ice around Mars' mid-latitudes. If true, this could be the most easily accessible place to look for present-day life on Mars.

Apr 19, 2025 - 23:58
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Searching for Life on Mars in the Snow and Ice

Searching for Life on Mars in the Snow and Ice

In a recent paper, a team of researchers indicated that photosynthetic bacteria could exist just beneath the snow and ice around Mars' mid-latitudes. If true, this could be the most easily accessible place to look for present-day life on Mars.