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May 03, 2016

Boiling water may be cause of Martian streaks: study
Paris (AFP) May 2, 2016
The results of Earth-bound lab experiments appear to back up the theory that dark lines on Martian slopes are created by water - though in an otherworldly manner, scientists said Monday. A team from France, Britain and the United States constructed models and simulated Mars conditions to follow up on a 2015 study which proffered "the strongest evidence yet" for liquid water - a prerequisite for life - on the Red Planet. That finding had left many scientists scratching their heads as the low ... read more

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