NASA to Announce Mars Mystery Liquid water today

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Nasa's upcoming announcement on September 28, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. PDT will reveal significant findings regarding liquid water on Mars, specifically related to Recurring Slope Lineae (RSL). The panel includes experts like Lujendra Ojha, who has studied RSL formation mechanisms using remote sensing instruments. Spectroscopy data indicates the presence of perchlorates, suggesting that liquid water is likely salty, which raises questions about the potential for life. This discovery could reshape our understanding of Martian geology and the possibility of sustaining life on Mars.

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  • Familiarity with spectroscopy techniques in planetary science
  • Knowledge of organic biogeochemistry and its implications for extraterrestrial life
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  • #61
mfb said:
Just quoting ...scientists.
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1992 University of Utah press release.
"We hope we'll be able to work with others to develop this into a useable technology for generating heat and power for the world," says Fleischmann. "The process is clean and indications are it will be economical compared to conventional nuclear systems."
 
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  • #62
mfb said:
Just quoting NASA[/color] scientists.
 
  • #63
Yes NASA has scientific prestige. So did Pons and Fleischmann. NASA also has a colossal potential conflict of interest by way of desire to promote more Mars missions by stirring public interest and thus enhancing budgets. We avoid possible bias by focus on the detailed findings and not employers.
 
  • #64
So where is the point?
"X claims Y" is a valid statement, Y is discussed seriously in the scientific community, and it is the main topic of this thread.
 
  • #65
DennisN said:
I am adding a link to the upcoming live stream here, in case there are others who'd like to watch it on Sep 28, 8:30 a.m. PT :
Quote: "The event will also be carried live on: http://www.ustream.tv/NASAJPL"

Well, now you made it impossible for me to resist posting a link to this sketch. :smile:

Fantastic as it is! Thanks for this LINK!
 
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