In a new paper, scientists studied Martian meteorites such as Los Angeles 002, pictured here, to find out how much methane they held. (Ron Baalke/Courtesy NASA/TNS)
Scientists have discovered methane hidden in Martian meteorites, which could hint that the elusive gas, which on Earth is often linked to life, might be lurking beneath the surface of Mars.
The findings, published in Nature Communications, could have implications for the biological potential of the Red Planet.
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