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Possible Signs of Ancient Life on Mars

Updated 2026-06-24 23:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Perseverance rover has detected large, complex carbon compounds and unusual rock patterns that may indicate ancient microbial life on Mars.

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New Scientist
An instrument on the Perseverance rover has identified large, complex carbon compounds alongside unusual patterns on the surface of rocks that resemble traces of microbial activity
2026-06-24 19:00 UTC
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