Science: Rock found on Mars could be evidence of ancient life, NASA says

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Rock found on Mars could be evidence of ancient life, NASA says

The Perseverance Mars rover put scientists closer to discovery ancient life on Mars, according to NASA.

abcnews.go.com

“It’s not life itself,” said Nicky Fox, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, stressing that this is a potential biosignature, not proof of life. The lead author echoed that caution.

“We cannot claim this is more than a potential biosignature,” said Hurowitz. Other officials also underscored the stakes and the limits.

 

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Redox-driven mineral and organic associations in Jezero Crater, Mars - Nature

A geological, petrographic and geochemical survey of distinctive mudstone and conglomerate outcrops of the Bright Angel formation on Mars reveals textures, chemical and mineral characteristics, and organic signatures that warrant consideration as potential biosignatures.

www.nature.com

 

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https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/science/nasa-mars-sapphire-falls-rock-sample

 

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NASA announces discovery of life on Mars with high degree of confidence

NASA’s Mars rover finds organic signals in mudstone that resemble microbial activity, sparking new debate over life on the Red Planet.

www.earth.com

 

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NASA Found Signs of Ancient Alien Life on Mars. Here's How Excited You Should Be

NASA is finally releasing details on its discovery of Mars biosignatures and exactly what that means for alien life.

www.cnet.com

 

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