Life on Mars
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Ancient Mars Had Component Key to Life, Meteorite Reveals
By Megan Gannon published
A boron-rich rock from Mars suggests the Red Planet once had the right chemistry to give rise to RNA.

Curiosity Rover Leaving 'Mars Rat' Behind
By Mike Wall published
There are apparently no plans to study the purported rodent.

'Mars Rat' Taking Internet by Storm
By Mike Wall published
The purported Red Planet rodent even has its own Twitter account.

Mars Rover Curiosity Finds Pebbles Likely Shaped by Ancient River
By Denise Chow published
The pebbles seen by the Curiosity rover provide more evidence that water once flowed on Mars.

Cold-Loving Bacteria Offer Clues for Life on Mars
By Tanya Lewis published
The hardy microbes can withstand temperatures close to those on Mars.

Oldest Water on Earth Found Deep Underground
By Charles Q. Choi published
Find has implications for understanding of life on Earth and maybe Mars.

Mars Rover Curiosity to Drill Into Bumpy 'Cumberland' Rock
By Mike Wall published
Mission scientists want to confirm the exciting results from the rover's first drilling operation.

Mars Rover Curiosity Gears Up for Epic Drive and Drilling
By Mike Wall published
Curiosity should drill another rock within the next week or two.
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