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Bacteria could survive underground on Mars for hundreds of millions of years, new study finds

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Ancient bacteria might be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars, where it has been shielded from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years, according to new research. While no evidence of life has been found on the red planet, researchers simulated conditions on Mars in a lab to see how bacteria and fungi could survive. The scientists were surprised to discover that bacteria could likely survive for 280 million years if it was buried and protected from the ionizing radiation and solar particles that bombard the Martian surface.

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Microbes may have survived for millions of years beneath the Martian surface

Ancient bacteria might be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars, where it has been shielded from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years, according to new research.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Ancient bugs may be lurking beneath the surface of Mars

Microscopic microbes can survive for hundreds of millions of years in 'suspended animation'.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Ancient bacteria might be 'sleeping' beneath the surface of Mars

By Ashley Strickland, CNNAncient bacteria might be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars, where it has been shielded from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years, according to new research.While no evidence of life has been found on the red planet, researchers simulated conditions on Mars in a lab to see how bacteria and fungi could survive. The scientists were surprised to discover that bacteria could likely survive for 280 million ye…

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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