Life on Mars? It Remains a Tantalizing Topic for Scientific Study

NASA's Perseverance rover collects core samples in Jezero crater with biosignature candidates heading for return to Earth.

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August 13, 2026, 1:42 am ET

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New geochemical findings from Jezero Crater's delta deposit reveal organic carbon structures that point to an ancient aqueous habitability environment on early Mars.

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Jackson Ryan reports on astrobiology, Mars exploration, paleontology, and environmental science breakthroughs.

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