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4.45 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Points to Hot, Habitable Waters on Early Mars

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has provided evidence that Mars may have had hot, habitable waters early in its history. Researchers analyzed a 4.45 billion-year-old meteorite named NWA 7533, which originated from Mars, and found that it contains minerals formed in the presence of water at temperatures between 150 to 200 degrees Celsius. This suggests that the early Martian crust was not only wet but also experienced hydrothermal activity, potentially creating conditions suitable for life. The meteorite's composition, including the presence of apatite, a phosphate mineral, indicates that these conditions existed shortly after Mars formed, offering insights into the planet's ancient climate and the possibility of past life.

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