sedimentary rock
Nov 30 2005, Irani

Life left its mark in the Martian rock layers. It may have had a tough time getting started in the ancient environment, examined by NASA’s Opportunity rover. The challenges life may have faced in the harsh Martian environment, is revealed by the most...

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