Michael Tice

Dr. Michael Tice, a planetary geologist from Texas A&M and co-author of a groundbreaking paper on Martian biosignatures, shares insights on the potential discovery of ancient life in Jezero Crater. He explains the significance of unusual 'leopard spots' and the rigorous process involved in analyzing Martian samples. The dialogue explores the debate over biological versus abiotic origins of these findings and the challenges of confirming life without returning samples to Earth. Tice also looks ahead to future Mars missions and the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life.