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The only scientist CSIC-UCM participating as co-investigator on the three missions to Mars NASA, Jesús Martínez-Frías, this morning shared their knowledge with more than 400 students from Yecla and Jumilla who attended his presentation on Vico Theatre, event organized by the Foundation for Medical Research Molina del Segura.

The president of the WEF, José Ballesta, and the Mayor of Jumilla, Enrique Jimenez, attended the conference entitled "Astrobiology: From Earth to Space," in which the scientist has approached young students, the importance of projects research in the search for life on other planets.

On this issue highlighted Martínez-Frías as "would be a huge breakthrough for science whether the emergence of life is a consequence of the evolution of the universe, just as on Earth, could have been repeated in many other sites universe. "

Also indicated as "today, we can compare a rock, but the only example of life we ​​have is the Earth, therefore, we find life elsewhere to see if the biological principles that foster life are the same everywhere. "

Moreover, the scientist explained the various missions that are being developed in neighboring Mars, especially those focused on Astrogeology, studies from which various rock types are identified, to know its composition and in that field were formed.

Was there life on Mars ?, is a habitable planet ?, what was in the past ?, "it seems that was similar to the Earth's geological structure, but still can not identify whether or not there was life" , responded Martínez-Frías, who also impacted on the clearance of these enigmas, requires a great scientific effort time and money.

The president of the WEF, José Ballesta, thanked the rapporteur for his participation in this activity, which promotes knowledge and curiosity of young people are encouraged in such unknown area for many as astrobiology.

"Some day, not a lot for this, some of you are behind these microphones, but for this, you must devote all your efforts to follow formándoos those you like and I will raise interest, and these activities are a good step for it. "

Likewise, Enrique Jimenez, thanked the FEM its collaboration with Jumilla, to promote such activities among young highland also emphasized the "honor it is to Jumilla, a scientist from the likes of Jesús Martínez Frías has approached its knowledge to students in Yecla and Jumilla ".

Also highlighted the importance not only of scientific research but also from disclosure in activities like today, with such a young age is particularly important.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla