NASA Finds Strong Evidence of Ancient Life on Mars

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NASA Finds Strong Evidence of Ancient Life on Mars
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NASA's Perseverance rover found a rock sample on Mars with features suggesting potential signs of ancient microbial life, bringing scientists closer to answering whether life ever existed on the planet. The sample, called Sapphire Canyon, contains minerals and textures that could be linked to microbial activity, though nonbiological explanations are also possible. Further analysis and sample return are planned to confirm these findings.

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