Why is Methane Seeping on Mars?

The most surprising revelation from NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover — that methane is seeping from the surface of Gale Crater — has scientists scratching their heads.

https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/mars/why-is-methane-seeping-on-mars-nasa-scientists-have-new-ideas/

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Why is Methane Seeping on Mars? NASA Scientists Have New Ideas - NASA Science

The most surprising revelation from NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover — that methane is seeping from the surface of Gale Crater — has scientists scratching their heads. Living creatures produce most of the methane on Earth.

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Imagine what could have been done if some guy didn't waste $44b on a stupid social network and instead utilized the money for the benefit of humanity and science.

"the agency’s current plan to bring the first samples collected by the Mars rover Perseverance could cost up to $11 billion and would likely not be achievable until 2040."

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131341/nasa-mars-sample-return-mission-elon-musk-space-x

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NASA needs a cheaper, faster way to bring Mars dirt back to Earth

NASA’s Bill Nelson says the agency will solicit ideas for cheaper and faster ways to perform a Mars sample-return mission, aiming to bring the samples back in the 2030s.

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