Planetary scientists from as far away as Germany convened at UCLA on Februrary 4 and 5 to discuss Mars’ ability to support life.  About 35 astrobiologists, chemists, physicists, geologists and policy makers presented research during the Present-Day Habitability of Mars Conference co-hosted by UCLA’s Institute of Planets and Exoplanets.

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