But then following that report, this most curious announcement was released:
"The White House has been alerted by NASA about plans to make an announcement soon on major new Phoenix lander discoveries concerning the "potential for life" on Mars, scientists tell Aviation Week & Space Technology.It's not clear why the White House or President Bush need to be briefed before a public announcement is made. The 'net is of course awash with rumors. Stay tuned.
Sources say the new data do not indicate the discovery of existing or past life on Mars. Rather the data relate to habitability--the "potential" for Mars to support life--at the Phoenix arctic landing site, sources say.
The other data not discussed openly yet are far more "provocative," Phoenix officials say."
Addendum: And now there are reports of cracks newly appearing in the ice under the Mars lander.
Second addendum: White House now denies receiving any briefing, per Wired.
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