Are you a part of the VIP Insider? Sign in or join now. Why join?
Find a problem with our new site? Tell us!
Text size: A A A
Wild Photo News & Video

Life on Mars?

By
Papa Razzi
@ May 27, 2008 1:40 PM Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
On a quest to determine life on Mars, NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has sent back some amazing photos...
NASA photos show a polygonal pattern in the ground, similar to icy ground in the Earth's arctic regions, believed to be caused by the expansion and contraction of underground ice.

Phoenix will dig into the the soil using its 8-foot-long arm to reach the ice believed to be buried inches to a foot deep.

The lander will study whether the site could have supported primitive life. Among the things it will look for is whether the ice melted in Mars' history and whether the soil samples contain traces of organic compounds, one of the building blocks of life.

The $420 million dollar Phoenix Mars Lander mission seeks to determine if Mars could support life.

Do you think there was ever life on Mars? Could there be? Comment below.

Categories:

Tags:

Main Index | Archives | RSS feed

0 TrackBacks

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Life on Mars?.

TrackBack URL for this entry: http://580wdbo.com/blogging/mt-tb.cgi/2061

Avg. rating: N/A

What others are saying

There are no comments yet. Be the first to post one!

advertisement

Marketplace

Nutrition & Health Center
Stay healthy thanks to Dr. Susan Mitchell's Nutrition and Health Center! Get recipes, hear internet shows, and much more!
It's YOUR Home
Learn how to create your ideal living space. After all... It's YOUR Home!
Orlando Boating Guide
Welcome to the Boating and Fishing Guide - Central Florida's source for boating and fishing information. Drop a line here!
Ask the Experts
Get information and professional advice in many categories, from health to home improvement! Ask the Experts!
Go Green Orlando
AM580 WDBO encourages you to help the environment and Go Green! Use our tips!
advertisement
Stay ahead of the storm. Find evacuation routes, safety tips and more in the Hurricane Guide .
careerbuilder Local Job Guide
Whether you want a new job or a new career, you can find it in our Local Job Guide
Don't miss your favorite TV shows! Click to get the latest WFTV Channel 9 programming schedule.