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NASA’s Perseverance rover may have found its strongest evidence to date that microbial life once thrived on Mars. A newly analyzed rock core, nicknamed “Sapphire Canyon,” contains intriguing chemical traces that could point to a biological origin, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Nature. The sample was drilled in 2024 from a rock formation called “Cheyava Falls” within the …

A team of researchers from the United States and China has made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform our understanding of Mars. Using seismic data from NASA’s now-retired InSight lander, the scientists found evidence of a solid inner core within the Red Planet—something experts did not expect to exist. The findings, published in Nature, reveal that Mars’ deep structure is …

A potential site on Mars with the capacity to support human life has been identified by a research team led by planetary geologist Erica Luzzi from the University of Mississippi. The area, known as Amazonis Planitia, is a broad volcanic plain situated in the mid-latitudes of the Martian surface. Early analysis indicates the presence of shallow subsurface water ice—an essential …

Mars, often perceived as a cold and arid planet, reveals a contrasting history through recent studies and explorations. NASA’s Perseverance rover, currently investigating the Jezero Crater, has provided compelling evidence of a once water-rich environment. The crater’s delta formations suggest that a substantial river once flowed into it, depositing sediments and forming a lake billions of years ago. This environment …

The Curiosity rover is preparing for its next mission, which will take it to explore the giant spiderweb-like formations on Mount Sharp. These honeycomb patterns stretch for miles across the Martian mountain, and NASA has announced that the rover will soon begin its journey to this region. The spiderweb-like geological formations, known as boxwork, are believed to have formed when …