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Mars Methane Not from Meteorites
December 8, 2009 | Imperial College London

If the methane on Mars is not coming from meteorites, then what is creating it? Eliminating meteorites as a primary source leaves only two possibilities: geological processes or life.

Learn more about methane on Mars.


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