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Scientists said Thursday that solar winds, the million-mile-per-hour stream of charged particles blasted from the sun, are stripping away Mars' atmosphere -- turning it from a once possibly inhabitable planet to a barren wasteland

Scientists said Thursday that solar winds, the million-mile-per-hour stream of charged particles blasted from the sun, are stripping away Mars' atmosphere -- turning it from a once possibly inhabitable planet to a barren wasteland. Vladamir Duthiers spoke with CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood about the development.

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After NASA confirmed Monday the evidence of flowing water on Mars, many wondered if life can exist on the red planet

After NASA confirmed Monday the evidence of flowing water on Mars, many wondered if life can exist on the red planet. The possibility of survival on Mars is explored in Scott's new film starring Matt Damon. Scott is best known for his sci-fi classics including "Alien" and "Blade Runner,” and he was honored with Academy Award nominations for directing films like "Black Hawk Down" and "Gladiator." Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest film.

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