Scientists: Martian Soil May Be Harsh To Life

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NASA's Phoenix spacecraft has detected the presence of a chemically reactive salt in the Martian soil, a finding that if confirmed could make it less friendly to potential life than once believed.

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[Pei-chen]

That is why we're gonna terraforming the planet before sending large lifeforms there.

 

[igot1forya]

[citation]Scientists previously reported that the soil near Mars’ north pole was similar to backyard gardens on Earth where plants such as asparagus, green beans and turnips could grow.[/citation]

In fact, they also found my neighbors dog poop and kid toys too!
... just like my backyard...