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Rover Points to an Ancient Sea on Mars

NPR's Joe Palca reports on new evidence that that there was once a pool of liquid, salty water on Mars. The finding suggests the planet could have supported life.

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Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.
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