Earth & Environment
From Ancient Seafloor Vents to Leaking Fissures: How Mars’ Hidden Heat Shapes the Hunt for Life
The search for life on Mars is guided by evidence of ancient seafloor hydrothermal deposits and modern gas emissions from subsurface volcanic activity, both pointing to heat as a key ingredient for habitability. These findings suggest Mars may have had, and could still possess, environments suitable for life's emergence.
David Grossman·November 5, 2026
