NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars analyzing ancient clay samples

Mars Clay Contains Organic Molecules Similar to Those That May Have Sparked Life on Earth

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A team using NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered organic molecules in ancient Martian clay, providing chemical evidence that Mars might have once supported life. This finding was recognized with a Gizmodo Science Fair award, highlighting its significance in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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