Tufts Scientists Look for Evidence of Life on Mars

This article describes how researchers at Tufts University looking into life on Mars in possible minus -50 Degrees C. On Earth we have found life in the hottest of deserts and heat vents in the oceans so why not in the freezing cold?

They are looking on the Pheonix that was sent out this past August. They have been waiting for the past 10 years to get this project finalized and now another 8 months until it finds it way to Mars. They will be looking into the water and soil that they collect. It will be the first time wet chemistry is ever performed on Mars. They are looking for organic compounds of sodium, potassium, calcium and others that will provide potential evidence of life.