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.
- Life on Mars? NASA says a rock sample shows potential signs of ancient life NPR
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- 'Leopard spots' found on rock on Mars are clearest sign life once existed on red planet, NASA says Sky News
- Rock discovery contains ‘clearest sign’ yet of ancient life on Mars, NASA says CNN
- NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year NASA (.gov)
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