Mars Rover Finds Organic Compounds in 'Leopard-Spotted' Rock

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NASA's Perseverance rover discovered organic compounds in a Mars rock called "Cheyava Falls," sparking questions about ancient life.

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Odd spots on the rock suggest possible evidence of ancient microscopic life forms.

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Research from NASA's InSight lander hints at underground water, possibly in the form of subglacial lakes.

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Mars’ magnetic shield lasted longer than thought, providing a potential window for life to develop billions of years ago.

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Scientists believe the best chance of finding life today is deep underground in areas like Acidalia Planitia.

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A new method for detecting life in Earth's harsh deserts could be adapted for Mars exploration.

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Extreme environments on Earth, where microbes produce methane, serve as models for potential Martian life.

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These findings inform the search for extraterrestrial life and guide future Mars missions, as human exploration looms closer.

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