The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity—or not ...

The search for extraterrestrial life continues, with Mars remaining a primary focus due to its geological features and past evidence of water. While no living organisms have been found, compounds and ...

Research suggests water molecules formed shortly after the Big Bang, altering theories on early life conditions.

Since its arrival on the Martian surface five years ago, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been busy scouring the Red Planet for ...

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NASA’s Perseverance rover found pale rocks containing kaolinite on Mars, a mineral that forms in warm, wet conditions.