Study: Mars “More Uninhabitable Than Previously Thought”

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By Ken Ham

When you think of idyllic places to live, the dusty surface of Mars probably doesn’t come to mind. Over the years, some scientists have discussed the possibility of colonizing this planet. The Red Planet, while beautiful in its own way, certainly doesn’t have a welcome mat out, inviting life to come and thrive. Well, according to a new study, the surface of Mars is even more uninhabitable than previously thought.

Perchlorates, salt minerals found on the surface of Mars, kill bacterial life within minutes. These compounds are stable at room temperature and were thought to become active only with high …read more

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