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NASA: Mars Once Held Enough Water for Life

NASA scientists say evidence collected by the Mars rover Opportunity provides the best evidence yet that water once flowed on Mars. Rock samples analyzed by Opportunity suggest Mars once held enough water to sustain conditions for life. Hear NPR's Joe Palca.

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Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR.