There is some intriguing reports about life on Mars. It is what they haven’t said, rather than what they have said. Has Phoenix found some evidence of actual life? Why does the president have to be briefed before the announcement is made?

The announcement is being held off while the data is double checked and presumably the correct political spin can be placed on the information.

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