Curiosity measures intriguing carbon signature on Mars

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:10:19 GMT
Space Daily

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 18, 2022 After analyzing powdered rock samples collected from the surface of...

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 18, 2022 After analyzing powdered rock samples collected from the surface of Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover, scientists have announced that several of the samples are rich in a type of carbon that on Earth is associated with biological processes. While the finding is intriguing, it doesn't necessarily point to ancient life on Mars, as scientists have not yet found conclusive supporting evidence of