Mars rocks reveal organics
New macromolecular carbon hints from Jezero Crater renew hope about ancient Martian life, but definitive proof awaits Earth-bound samples.
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Mineral Clues on Mars Stir Life-Search Debate
Perseverance finds nickel compounds in Martian rocks that resemble Earth’s organic chemistry, but researchers say geology may still beat biology.
Surviving Mars with Tough Bacteria
Could extremophile bacteria be the answer to building on Mars? A new study suggests these tough microbes could help turn Martian dirt into durable habitats for humans.
Mars Mission Hits a Snag
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has gone silent, leaving scientists puzzled. What happened to this vital Mars mission?
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Uncovering Mars’ Water Secrets
New models from Curiosity data reveal that Mars had a fluctuating environment with intermittent water, suggesting it may have been habitable before liquid water disappeared.