Methane on Mars

Methane on Mars is a gas detected in the planet’s atmosphere, intriguing scientists because it can be produced by both biological and geological processes. Its presence suggests ongoing activity, such as microbial life underground or geological reactions like water interacting with rocks. Since methane breaks down in the atmosphere over time, its continual detection implies a current source. Understanding Mars’s methane helps researchers explore the planet’s potential habitability and the possibility of life beyond Earth. However, the exact origin of the methane remains uncertain, and ongoing research aims to uncover its source.