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Subsurface of Mars 'could be habitable'

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Is there life on Mars? A group of Canberra scientists says it's possible.

The scientists, based at the Australian National University, say extensive areas of the subsurface of Mars may contain water at comfortable temperatures for microbes.

The scientists had previously modelled the Earth and identified water which was inhabited and other water which was not.

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Reply#1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:49 AM EST
Jonathan-1917156

not sure if a liquid form of water can be sustained, because it would, if extremely slowly, be pulled to the surface, and then evaporate. Now the thing with microbes is that they possibly (more than any other form of life) be able to remain in 'hibernation' and if the conditions arise where they can sustain life again, they may 'restart'.

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#1.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:57 AM EST
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Silver Fox-4754718

This is GREAT news... now we know where to send Congress.

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Reply#2 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:22 AM EST
Abby.

Lol!
Good one, SF.
:)

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#2.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:29 AM EST
Z1P2

now we know where to send Congress.

Hurling toward the center of the sun would have been my first suggestion.

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#2.2 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:10 AM EST
Abby.

Even better!
:)

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#2.3 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:16 AM EST
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Jensen-576947

Ah, ha, Giant Mars Worms...I knew it! Tremors is real.

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Reply#3 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:59 AM EST
The Wise Wizard

Abby, If we all go there, Please don't go downunder this time. Join us up here! : D

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Reply#4 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:40 AM EST
Abby.

Okey-dokey.
:)

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#4.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:00 AM EST
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Z1P2

Habitable, or hobbitable?

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Reply#5 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:09 AM EST
Abby.

Lol!

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#5.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:17 AM EST
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bobby3053155

Damn! Abby's on a tear! Did I tell you I'm glad your back? Now I have a lot of seeds to read to catch up on. :) Thanks Abbster! That Grisham character is not around right now so I can call you that. Voted up.

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Reply#6 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:29 AM EST
Abby.

Bobby!
*hugs & smooches*
It's good to see you!
:)

    #6.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:35 AM EST
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