Water has been discovered in the soil on Mars, according to measurements made by NASA’s Curiosity rover.
It’s a breakthrough finding in determining whether the red planet can harbor life, or if it ever has.
NASA scientists published their findings this week in the journal, Science.
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- Laurie Leshin, lead researcher on the paper that has confirmed the existence of water in Mars’ soil.
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