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Trish
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 Posted - 03/03/2004 : 09:08:05
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http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/20040302a.html
Found probable proof that liquid water existed on Mars at some time.
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...no one has ever found a 4.5 billion year old stone artifact (at the right geological stratum) with the words "Made by God."
No Sense of Obligation by Matt Young
"Say what you will about the sweet miracle of unquestioning faith. I consider the capacity for it terrifying and vile!"
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@tomic
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filthy
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Posted - 03/03/2004 : 12:39:54 [Permalink]
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On the other hand, I've read that those sedimentary deposits being scrutinized could have been formed by volcanic activity or even piled up by winds. I think it's a little premature to crack brews in celebration, although I hope 'tis true.
I myself, would like to see evidence of varves. I am also reminded that NASA is deeply imbedded in politics -- why else shitcan Hubble just when it's getting good?
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Huluhae
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Dr. Mabuse
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Posted - 03/03/2004 : 15:52:19 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by @tomic
And bookies stopped taking bets on life on mars...
@tomic
Smart people...  |
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Dr. Mabuse
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Posted - 03/03/2004 : 16:34:09 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Huluhae
From what I've read, Bush wants to let the Hubble die to save money for his colonization of Mars.
Less smart people.
Actually, there are several years old pictures from orbiters that suggest that there have been liquid water Mars. But they are large-scale formation... This latest salt deposit is an important piece of the puzzle. |
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Dr. Mabuse whisper.mp3
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