Bacteria on Mars

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Published Thursday 2^nd June 2005

Research from the University of Florida has show that one type of bacteria from earth could survive the trip to Mars. It is known that five minutes of the ultra-violet light on mars will kill all bacteria; but if the bacteria are protected by 1 mm of Martian soil, it could live up to one day. The study also showed that some activity can last for several hours after bacteria have died. This activity is what scientist looks for as indicators for life on Mars. Scientist and Mars mission planners need to find other evidence of life to be sure that what they have found are not bacteria from earth.

This event is important because it’s dealing with astronomy and matter in outer space. In relation to science this event opens up new possibilities of life on Mars.