Martian soil appears able to support life

NASA scientists said on Thursday that Martian soil appeared to contain the requirements to support life

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Alkaline Soil Sample From Mars Reveals Presence of Nutrients for Plants to Grow

Stick an asparagus plant in a pot full of Martian soil, and the asparagus might grow happily, scientists announced Thursday.

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