新研究发现火星上寻找生命的最佳地点

Core Insights - Mars has been identified as a prime target for extraterrestrial life research, with a new study pinpointing the largest 16 ancient river basins as the most promising areas for finding life [1] Group 1: Research Findings - The study reveals that Mars has 19 major valleys, streams, lakes, canyons, and sediment groups, with 16 of these forming interconnected basins covering at least 100,000 square kilometers each [1] - These large river systems are believed to have provided favorable conditions for life by transporting nutrients, similar to Earth's most fertile ecosystems [1] - Although these large basins account for only about 5% of Mars' surface area, they contribute approximately 42% of the river-erosion sediment on Mars, making them key targets for evidence of past life [1]