Mars lander finds soil friendly to life

Mars lander finds soil friendly to life

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LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The Phoenix lander\'s first taste test of soil near Mars' north pole reveals a briny environment similar to what can be found in backyards on Earth, scientists said Thursday.

The finding raises hope that the Martian arctic plains could have conditions favorable for primitive life. Phoenix landed a month ago to study the habitability of Mars' northern latitudes.

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[edit on 27-6-2008 by zorgon]

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