Curiosity found large organic molecules in a 2013 Mars rock sample. These fragments suggest Mars had the right chemistry for ...

Researchers caution that the molecules could be of abiotic or biological origin, and do not represent definitive proof of ...

The longest organic molecules identified to date on Mars have recently been detected. These long carbon chains, containing up to 12 consecutive carbon atoms, could exhibit features similar to the ...

The NASA rover "Curiosity" discovered what scientists say is the largest ever seen organic molecules on Mars, raising ...

Long-wave infrared birefringent crystals are essential materials in infrared optical applications in fields such as infrared ...