Perchlorate found in Martian soil - Los Angeles Times

BBC NewsPerchlorate found in Martian soilLos Angeles Times - 5 hours agoThe finding has surprised scientists, but they deny that the salt -- which occurs naturally on Earth and is used in fireworks -- would render the Red Planet uninhabitable.NASA: Mars is good habitat for Terry Pratchett dragons RegisterMars Finding Doesn't Rule Out Life Washington PostSan Francisco Chronicle - New York Times - Discovery Channel - eFluxMediaall 2,149 news articles

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