NASA NASA to Announce Mars Mystery Liquid water today

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NASA is set to announce significant findings regarding Mars during a news briefing on September 28, focusing on the presence of liquid water and its implications for potential life. The panel includes experts involved in the HiRISE experiment, which has captured high-resolution images of Martian features known as Recurring Slope Lineae (RSL), believed to be linked to flowing water. Spectroscopy of RSL has revealed perchlorates, indicating that these compounds likely require liquid water for their formation. The discussion highlights concerns about contamination from Earth microbes and the challenges of exploring these regions with current rovers. The upcoming announcement is anticipated to provide insights into Martian geology and the potential for life, raising questions about future human exploration.
  • #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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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.
 
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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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