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The 15 Million Year-Old Lake

Life forms from 15 million years ago may still be present on Earth if the discovery of a new lake 4km below the surface of the ice in east Antarctica is as fruitful as scientists believe it to be. Scientists believe that the water inside Lake Vostok could contain new lifeforms and possibly shed light on other planets.

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8 Incredible Martian Landscapes

As 40,000 fans say goodbye to the now-retired Mars Phoenix Lander on Twitter and Facebook, its discovery of water on the Red Planet may strengthen scientists' position that Mars is the ideal location for future human colonization. But with the first manned space mission nearly 20 years away, even a visit seems like a pipe dream. So in lieu of the real deal, we found these eight Blue Planet locales that can give you an idea of what a view from your Martian home might look like.

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Mars Stinks

Ever wondered why there isn’t life on Mars? Except for that giant head in the sand, Mars has been pretty dead for a very long time. But it wasn’t always like this.

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