Martian soil 'could support life' |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2008 at 8:19pm |
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Exciting data Although he said further tests would have to be conducted, Mr Kounaves said the soil seemed "very friendly… there is nothing about it that is toxic," he said.
"It is the type of soil you would probably have in your back yard - you know, alkaline. You might be able to grow asparagus in it really well." As well as being far less acidic than anticipated, the soil was also found to contain traces of magnesium, sodium, potassium and other elements. "We were all flabbergasted at the data we got back," said Mr Kounaves. "It is very exciting for us." |
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