Methane Sources on Mars

Although the presence of methane in Mars' atmosphere has been positively identified more than four years ago by three different sources, its provenience still eludes scientists. On Earth, we have the biomass to blame, namely the decaying plants and animal flatulence, but since none of th... [ read more >> ]

Nili Fossae will probably be the landing place for the Mars Science Laboratory

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Image credits: NASA / JPL

Nili Fossae will probably be the landing place for the Mars Science Laboratory