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Originally Posted by gary_580

Why do scientists insist on publishing speculation?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3577551.stm

I think its rediculous that these so called highly intelligent people publish information which is nothing more than a guess.

Probably because the first people that talk about it, will get the credit if it ever does get proved true. If the Mars rover finds any methane, the Mars Express people can then say: "Ahh we told you so last month".

Also serves as good PR and help support further funding for exploration.