Evidence shows that Mars has life

The Argyre basin gathers many special geological features that could be a place of life on Mars.

International cosmologists group published the study in Astrobiology magazine on February 16. They found many essential elements for life in the huge 1770-kilometer basin, located in the southern hemisphere of the Red planet. In other words, this basin is the cradle of life, if any, on this planet, according to Science Alert.

"In the corner of the cosmological toxicology, we found that Argyre gathers many special geological features , such as the hydrothermal sediments formed by the circulation of hot water, icy rock mounds. and traces of ancient glaciers, " said Alberto Fairen, from the Cornell University of America, the head of the study.

The surface of the basin is wide, special geographic forms are close together and the location is easy to access to facilitate the research of scientists.

About 4 billion years ago, Mars had many rivers and an atmosphere that protected the planet from the solar radiation. These two characteristics create an environment that can exist for some life forms.

The Argyre basin on the surface of Mars may contain evidence of life.(Photo: Science Alert).

At the same time, a large block of rock struck Mars, forming the Argyre basin . The impact may have triggered nearby hydrothermal activity and may also activate and facilitate life.

Gradually, Mars's atmosphere was destroyed by the harsh solar wind. The planet froze and became arid as we see it today.

The Argyre Basin is not only an ideal place for life to flourish but also a place to store fossils perfectly. Therefore, although life no longer exists on the Red planet, scientists hope to find some trace.

Argyre is located at the 50th parallel, equivalent to the Falkland Islands position, British territory in the south Atlantic Ocean. This region is difficult to receive sunlight in the winter, which means that explorers who want to explore the planet need to use nuclear energy, not solar energy.

Fairen and his team suggest using an orbiting probe to observe the planet from above, then use the spacecraft, land on planets carrying a mini-lab and machine. drill to search for life.

"It is possible that the remains of the ancient Martian biosphere are being preserved in Argyre's heart , " he said.

The US Aeronautics Agency (NASA) launched Curiosity self-propelled probe on Mars. But Mr. Fairen said that this ship, along with the material it carries, could cause specimens found on Mars to be contaminated with life forms of Earth, leading to scientists being able to get results wrong test.

Over the next 15 years, NASA expects to be able to send people to the Red planet. Fairen thinks that these Martian residents themselves will discover the Argyre Basin.

"It sounds crazy to imagine pioneers looking for fossils in this area. But that is the appeal of science, because you never know the end , " Mr. Fairen said. .