Mars had pool of water. tuesday 11:00 a.m. PST announcement

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NASA: Mars's Surface Had Pool of Water

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By ANDREW BRIDGES, AP Science Writer

PASADENA, Calif. - Mars once had a briny pool of standing water on its surface that could have supported life in the now-frozen planet's distant past, NASA (news - web sites) scientists said Tuesday.

Scientists announced earlier this month that the Opportunity rover found evidence of water long ago on Mars, but it was unclear whether the water was underground or on the surface. The new findings suggest there was a pool of saltwater at least two inches deep.


"where there's warter ther's Life'

[Edited on 23-3-2004 by cardsharp]