“Earth is no longer the only planet with liquid water with scientists presenting the most compelling evidence to date that liquid water flows on Mars.
“Dark, narrow gullies on the surface of the red planet contain water-bearing salts which researchers say almost certainly formed from water flowing downhill.
“Although the source and the chemistry of the water is unknown, the discovery could affect thinking about whether the planet that is most like Earth in the solar system could support present day microbial life.
“The discovery, made with NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, adds to mounting evidence that an ancient Mars had all the right ingredients for life to emerge.”
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