Boffins baffled by Mars findings

Scientists disagree over whether Nasa’s Phoenix Mars lander found evidence of liquid water before it froze to death.

Scientists disagree over whether Nasa’s Phoenix Mars lander found evidence of liquid water before it froze to death.

In a provocative new paper, 22 members of the mission argue that droplets seen on Phoenix’s leg were from liquid water that splashed during landing.

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