View Full Version : Discussion: Melt Through the Ice to Find
Life 2005-Jul-19, 06:23 PM SUMMARY: Scientists can tell us what
our climate on Earth was like in past by examining ice cores
taken from glaciers. Tiny bubbles of air are trapped in the ice
and maintain a historical record of ancient atmospheres. The
effects of life make their mark in these ice samples as well.
What if you examined the icecaps on Mars, or the layers of ice
on Europa? NASA is considering a proposal for a small spacecraft
that would land on Mars or Europa and melt its way throught the
ice, collecting data as it descended, searching for clues about
the presence of life. View full article (http://www.universetoda
y.com/am/publish/dig_through_ice_life.html) What do you think
about this story? Post your comments below. 2005-Jul-19, 07:41
PM They stole my idea! I tell you true, I thought about the
concept some years ago when there was some hype about Europa.
Granted, these guys have the details figured out much better
that I do (directional