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Strange Globs Could Signal Water On Mars

Posted by timothy on from the growing-merging-dripping dept.

Joshua.Niland writes "Strange globs seen on the landing strut of the Phoenix Mars lander could be the first proof that modern Mars hosts liquid water. Images from the robotic craft show what appear to be liquid droplets growing, merging, and dripping on the lander's leg over the course of a Martian month. Just when is NASA going to fix that leaking roof on the backlot?"

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  1. Science has a high burden of proof. by Beelzebud · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Oh the precious tax dollars!
    You do realize that scientists have a higher burden of proof, right? They aren't going to say it's water until they analyze it and can confirm with certainty what it is.
    Damn right it's my tax dollars at work, and millions of us approve of it.