Was there life on Mars, and does it matter?
A Nasa rover trawling Mars has sent back evidence that suggests the planet was once much warmer and wetter, and may even have supported life.
The findings are described as astonishing, but what do you think about our continued space exploration? When millions live in poverty, should we spend vast sums on space exploration? Do you think, given climate change, that the only way to secure mankind's future is to learn about other planets and conquer space travel? And is there really life out there or is Earth the universe's lucky fluke? Have your say.
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Ian Alexander from Bath, uk says:Oct 21, 16:06
When I was growing up, about when WW2 ended (I was aged 9) it was a common belief that the lines on Mars seen through a telscope were or had been canals. In later years 'experts' said this was not possible as Mars had no water. Later again they said ice at the poles was frozen carbon dioxide not water. Recently, experts have said that the ice is water and there are other signs of possible water The canal possibilities just might have some substance!
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Ian Alexander from Bath, uk says:Oct 21, 16:06
When I was growing up, about when WW2 ended (I was aged 9) it was a common belief that the lines on Mars seen through a telscope were or had been canals. In later years 'experts' said this was not possible as Mars had no water. Later again they said ice at the poles was frozen carbon dioxide not water. Recently, experts have said that the ice is water and there are other signs of possible water The canal possibilities just might have some substance!
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Ian Alexander from Bath, uk says:Oct 21, 16:05
When I was growing up, about when WW2 ended (I was aged 9) it was a common belief that the lines on Mars seen through a telscope were or had been canals. In later years 'experts' said this was not possible as Mars had no water. Later again they said ice at the poles was frozen carbon dioxide not water. Recently, experts have said that the ice is water and there are other signs of possible water The canal possibilities just might have some substance!
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Ian Alexander from Bath, uk says:Oct 21, 16:05
When I was growing up, about when WW2 ended (I was aged 9) it was a common belief that the lines on Mars seen through a telscope were or had been canals. In later years 'experts' said this was not possible as Mars had no water. Later again they said ice at the poles was frozen carbon dioxide not water. Recently, experts have said that the ice is water and there are other signs of possible water The canal possibilities just might have some substance!
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Welsh Lass from Wales says:Oct 21, 14:47
I think that with all the evidence so far printed in newspapers, that there is something in it. I also believe that they foretell Wars, as they are only here to film such disasters for publication in their own World.
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