Mars lander poised to bake soil, then test it

(AP) -- The Phoenix lander is getting ready to sniff the Martian soil for signs of life-friendly elements after scooping up a handful of dirt near the north pole, researchers said Friday.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news132061118.html">Mars lander poised to bake soil, then test it</a></p> <p> (AP) -- The Phoenix lander is getting ready to sniff the Martian soil for signs of life-friendly elements after scooping up a handful of dirt near the north pole, researchers said Friday.</p>