Mysterious Martian "Cauliflower" May Be the Latest Hint of Alien Life

Mysterious Martian "Cauliflower" May Be the Latest Hint of Alien Life

3/2/2016

link

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/mysterious-martian-cauliflower-may-be-latest-hint-alien-life-180957981?no-ist&is_pocket=1

summary

In this article, the author delves into the discovery of a strange, cauliflower-like formation on Mars that scientists believe could be a hint of alien life. The geological feature, named the "Cauliflower Structure," was found by the Mars rover Opportunity in 2014. Scientists theorize that the formation's bumpy surface and intricate pattern could be the result of microbial activity. The article discusses various hypotheses about the formation's origin, including the possibility of it being the result of a volcanic process or a unique weathering pattern. While more research is needed to confirm the presence of life, this discovery offers intriguing possibilities and adds to the ongoing quest to uncover evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.

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