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In reply to the discussion: Viking Robots Found Life on Mars in 1976! Scientists release new analysis of Mars probe data. [View all]The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)18. Life outside of earth is a lot like ghosts
It does not exist unless we look for it first and since I don't believe it is possible I don't think we should spend a dime wasting time on it....
There, now I feel like other folks who decide what can and cannot exist and won't accept it does until there is proof but won't look for proof and ridicule others who try to.
And not only should it be peer reviewed (which is never ever wrong) it should be subject to a DU jury.
Then, and only then, will I accept it (and hopefully, someone will post the results in H&M).
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Viking Robots Found Life on Mars in 1976! Scientists release new analysis of Mars probe data. [View all]
Better Believe It
Apr 2012
OP
Bacteria can withstand extremes of temperature almost beyond our comprehension.
dipsydoodle
Apr 2012
#3
We have spent decades and billions of dollars 'proving' the same thing over and over.
randome
Apr 2012
#6
Holy Heisenberg! If you send astronauts there *OF COURSE* there'll be life. Duh!
Bruce Wayne
Apr 2012
#12
I used to work for guy who was the principal on the original Viking label release experiment.
DCBob
Apr 2012
#9
Yes, it is very possible we are contaminating the solar system with our own bacteria.
DCBob
Apr 2012
#32
He was the lead investigator for the labeled release experiment as I mentioned in an earlier post.
DCBob
Apr 2012
#25
I wonder if The Mars Science Laboratory will be able to offer any additional insight
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#39