By saying "With Mars the scientific stakes are arguably higher than they have ever been"（L

By saying "With Mars the scientific stakes are arguably higher than they have ever been"(Linel, Para.4) the author means that______.

A．with Mars the risks involved are much greater than any previous space ventures

B．in the case of Mars, the rewards of scientific exploration can be very high

C．in the case of Mars, much more research funds are needed than ever before

D．with Mars, scientists argue, the fundamental interests of science are at issue