Could Mars, once a warm and wet world, still harbor life? A team led by Andrea Butturini believes so, focusing on Acidalia Planitia as a potential haven for microbial life, especially methanogens. Their study identifies a subsurface zone between 4.3 and 8.8 kilometers deep where conditions might support life. This area, shielded from Mars’ harsh surface, could retain ancient water and geothermal heat, key for life. Analyzing data from Mars missions, the researchers found Acidalia Planitia, a vast plain, might host methanogens. These microorganisms, which produce methane, can survive in extreme conditions without oxygen or sunlight, thriving on minimal nutrients.…
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