Bacteria convert Mars perchlorates to O2

- New experiments show certain bacteria can metabolize perchlorate in Mars‑like regolith and release oxygen plus chloride as byproducts. (x.com) - Lab trials measured quantifiable O2 evolution from perchlorate conversion under simulated Martian conditions, not just trace chemistry. (x.com) - That metabolic route could matter for in‑situ resource planning and for interpreting oxidized chemical signatures on Mars. (x.com)