Martian Ice and Cosmic Shadows - Unveiling Life and Dark Matter Mysteries

S28E128 - Martian Ice and Cosmic Shadows - Unveiling Life and Dark Matter Mysteries

Published: October 31, 2025

Duration: 31:50

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into groundbreaking discoveries that could reshape our understanding of life on Mars and the cosmos beyond.
Martian Ice: A Potential Reservoir for Life
A recent study suggests that Martian ice may be the most promising location to search for signs of ancient microbial life. Researchers found that biomolecules from dormant microbes degrade significantly slower in pure water ice compared to Martian soil mixtures. This discovery, published in the journal Astrobiology, raises hopes that future missions to Mars could uncover preserved organic materials in its icy regions, potentially r...