Scientists have recently discovered Mars is a hot spot for Methane. Here on Earth, Methane is produced by many living organisms, and scientists believe that the release of methane proves that mars is alive. Whether alive biologically or geologically, scientists are still un-sure and it will take a while for NASA to investigate this methane release thoroughly and to discover the origin of this gas release. Recently, scientists at the observatories in mauna key, Hawaii have been observing the gas release over time, and they have noted the fact that the methane release seems to peak in the summer and spring like seasons on Mars. They believe that whatever is producing the gas lies far below the surface, and that when the planet is in the warmer months, ice beneath the surface evaporates and the gas release is stronger during this time. Could this lead to a discovery of live bacteria beneath the surface of Mars? Only time will tell.
People always wonder whether there is actually extraterrestrial life in the galaxy, or even our solar system. Many people doubt we will find life anywhere near Earth, but discoveries like this one suggest otherwise. We haven't contacted any alien Civilizations or little green men, but discoveries like these are the first steps in discovering life other than on our very own Earth.
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how interesting
ReplyDeleteI think it's cool that there's probably life existing on Mars but I am kind of bummed that it's probably not life that is as complex as animals. Still awesome though!
ReplyDeleteEven if it is just something that's basic, such as bacteria, that's really neat.
ReplyDeleteThat's actually like majorly cool. Like Yea it sucks that its not like an animal but its still really cool and its like if we can find that now. What could we find later on? like i think its a really cool that we could find bacteria.. like its just another step forward.
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