Revolutionary Findings on Life’s Dependence
New research suggests that life on Mars could survive underground, challenging the long-held belief that all life depends on sunlight. Researchers from China have discovered that earthquake-driven rock fractures can generate energy by splitting water into energy-rich compounds. This groundbreaking study, published in Science Advances, opens up new possibilities for understanding life beyond Earth.
The implications of these findings are profound. They suggest that if Mars has similar geological activity, it could harbor forms of life deep within its crust. This research invites scientists to rethink our approach to searching for extraterrestrial life, focusing not just on surface conditions but also on subsurface environments.
