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Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?
Scientists propose using a moon base as an isolated first line of biological defense to protect Earth's biosphere from potentially harmful extraterrestrial samples. The idea involves storing Mars samples on the moon to prevent contamination risks from alien germs.
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