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If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us
The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity—or not
“They’re Enigmas”, NASA’s Rover Discovers Bizarre Martian Rocks That Defy Explanation
NASA’s Perseverance rover has stumbled upon a collection of mysterious Martian rocks, sparking new questions about the Red Planet’s past. These high-aluminum rocks, rich in kaolinite, suggest that Mars was once far warmer and wetter than previously believed—potentially even hospitable to life.
NASA knows exactly where to look on Mars for signs of life
Since its arrival on the Martian surface five years ago, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been busy scouring the Red Planet for signs of life and evidence of Mars’ watery history. Now, thanks to its continued exploration, NASA might know exactly where to look for evidence of life on Mars, and it all begins with quartz crystals.
NASA Finds Pure Quartz on Mars—Could This Be Proof of Ancient Life?
NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered high-purity quartz crystals on Mars, a discovery that could reshape the search for ancient life on the Red Planet. The crystals, along with other minerals such as opal,
Scientists Discover New Method to Detect Life on Mars
Researchers have developed a promising technique to identify potential microbial fossils on Mars. Sulfate minerals like gypsum, abundant on the Martian surface, may hold clues to ancient life.
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Mars Rover Discovers Traces of Ancient Martian Beaches
The idea of an ancient Martian ocean has fascinated scientists for decades. Now, groundbreaking research based on radar scans ...
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NASA Rover Shoots Laser at Martian Rock And Reveals Ancient Secret
Rocks loafing about on the surface of Mars have been harboring secrets about the red planet's mysterious past.
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'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life
An arrowhead-shaped rock on Mars sporting features that may hint at ancient microbial activity on the Red Planet has left ...
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Astonishing discovery of minerals on Mars hints at a habitable past
NASA’s Perseverance rover found pale rocks containing kaolinite on Mars, a mineral that forms in warm, wet conditions.
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How the Zhurong Mars rover’s special features helped it survive on the Red Planet
The adverse environment is challenging for humans to land on and explore. This is where a Mars rover comes in handy. The Zhurong Mars rover is named after the mythological fire deity Zhurong ...
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New tech makes Mars sample return safer than ever
In the next decade, space agencies plan to bring rock samples from Mars to Earth. But what if these rocks contain alien ...
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Kaolinite Mineral Found on Mars Suggests Possibility of Ancient Life
Scientists have discovered kaolinite mineral on Mars, providing new evidence that the planet was once warm and wet.