I'm trying to get my head around even the idea that what they found is fossilized life from Mars. Such a find would have profound consequences in so many areas of our lives. It would be truly an amazing discovery, but until then I will let the scientists battle it out until there is some kind of consensus.
Such a find would have profound consequences in so many areas of our lives. Yes, but assume that the galaxy is teeming with bacteria, inside every planet made of rock, anyway. It seems to be a safe assumption. Higher forms of life such as 'ahem' ourselves might be unique to earth. Assume that, and the consequences will work out with little turbulence.