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Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source

As the Perseverance rover traversed an ancient river valley in Mars’ Jezero Crater back in July 2024, it drilled into the surface and extracted a sample from of a unique, striped rock called Chevaya Falls. The rover’s instruments then analyzed the sample, which is called Sapphire Canyon, and surveyed the…

The Conversation

Mars shines red next to blue Spica at sunset on Sept. 13

Red Mars meets bright Spica in the sunset sky this week.

Space

Did NASA's Perseverance rover actually find evidence of life on Mars? We need to haul its samples home to find out, scientists say

We'll likely need to get Perseverance's samples to Earth to determine if they do indeed harbor evidence of Mars life —but the prospects of such a mission are cloudy at best.

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Nasa chief reveals ‘clearest sign of ancient life’ found on Mars

NASA have revealed new test results on a "leopard-spotted" rock sample may be the clearest sign of life ever found on Mars.

The Independent UK

Nasa rover finds hints of past life on Mars which could point to alien existence

Nasa’s Perseverance Rover has discovered some unusual rocks that hint at possible past life on Mars.

Evening Standard

'Incredibly exciting': NASA claims it's found the 'clearest sign' yet of past life on Mars

NASA scientists have found more intriguing details on speckled Martian rocks spotted by the Perseverance rover. But bringing samples back to Earth will be key.

LiveScience

Life on Mars? This may be 'closest we’ve actually come to discovering ancient life,' scientists say

NASA said it's “the clearest sign yet” that life once existed on Mars but more research is needed.

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Martian Rocks Offer Clues That Might Indicate Ancient Life

Colorful, speckled rocks found on the surface of Mars have offered among the most encouraging evidence yet of ancient life on our neighboring planet, scientists at NASA announced Wednesday.

International Business Times

Is there life on Mars? NASA rover makes another significant discovery

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The Independent UK

Nasa rover makes discovery that hints at past life on Mars

‘This very well could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars,’ says acting Nasa administrator

The Independent UK

Signs of ancient life may have been found in Martian rock – new study

Just over a year ago, Nasa made a remarkable announcement. The Perseverance rover had found potential signs of ancient life on Mars. Now, the technical details behind that discovery have been published in a Nature paper that, despite its rather modest wording, may ultimately prove to be among the most…

The Conversation

New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life

The Independent UK

Unusual compounds in rocks on Mars may be sign of ancient microbial life

Surface spots and nodules on rocks in ancient river valley are described in new study as ‘potential biosignatures’

The Guardian - US

Did NASA's Perseverance rover find evidence of ancient life on Mars? The plot thickens

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has found yet more chemical signatures that could be associated with ancient Red Planet life — but we need to examine them here on Earth to fully understand them.

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Rocket Lab Pitches Mars Satellite As First Step To Keep Astronauts Mission-Ready Before They Set Foot On The Red Planet: 'Talk First, Land Later'

On Tuesday, Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) positioned its Mars Telecommunications Orbiter as the critical first step in connecting astronauts with Earth, before humans ever set foot on the Red Planet.

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Watch: Destiny 2's next Star Wars-themed expansion has a Sarlacc pit, twirling light sabers, AT-ST walkers and—oh boy—Han Solo's blaster

Bungie hopes to turn around its ailing looter shooter with an injection of pure, unadulterated Lucas.

Space

'Artificial super astronauts': How AI and robotics could help humanity settle Mars

In the not-too-distant future, "artificial astronauts" could fly as actual crew members on human missions to Mars, and elsewhere in space.

LiveScience

NASA spots bizarre 'turtle' on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has photographed a peculiar rock formation that looks eerily like a turtle poking its head out from its protective shell.

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Human stem cells become more active in space — and that's not a good thing

Stem cells age faster and become functionally exhausted in low Earth orbit, making crewed long-duration space travel even more challenging.

Space

NASA will reveal new Perseverance Mars rover discovery today: Here's how to watch live

NASA's hosting a conference on Wednesday (Sept. 10) to discuss a new rock analysis from the Perseverance Mars rover. Here's how to tune in.

LiveScience

New photos of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal its tail growing before our eyes

New images reveal interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS beginning to grow a signature tail as it zooms closer to the sun ahead of a close encounter with Earth this fall.

The Independent UK

Four person crew to simulate year-long Mars mission

Three men and one woman will enter the1,700-square-foot capsule next month

The Conversation

50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions’ findings are still discussed today

Finding life beyond the Earth would be a major scientific discovery with significant implications for all areas of science and human thought. Yet, only one direct search for extraterrestrial life has ever been conducted.

Space

Space Force's X-37B space plane is testing 'Zylon' material to help crew and cargo land on Mars

The U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane is carrying a sample of material that could someday help NASA land cargo and people on Mars.

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Jalen Hurts Preaches Discipline After Jalen Carter Ejection Mars Eagles’ Win vs. Cowboys

Hurts addressed Carter's early ejection after Philadelphia's late-night win in Thursday's season opener.

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