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Archive Home > 2009 > January > 16 > Methane gas plumes discovered on Mars

Methane gas plumes discovered on Mars


January 16, 2009

Scientists have discovered large plumes of methane gas in the Martian atmosphere, a key marker for biological processes on Earth but not convincing proof that rudimentary life forms exist on Mars.

A team of scientists led by Michael Mumma of the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland first....

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