False biosignatures on Mars: anticipating ambiguity
It is often acknowledged that the search for life on Mars might produce false positive results, particularly via the detection of objects, patterns or substances that resemble the products of life in some way but are not biogenic. The success of major current and forthcoming rover missions now calls...
Main Authors: | McMahon, S, Cosmidis, J |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Geological Society
2021
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