Was there ever life on Mars? The answer might be closer than we think

Scientists presented findings at the COSPAR space conference in Florence suggesting Mars may have once harbored ancient microbial life, according to Euronews. The evidence consists of minerals and organic matter collected by NASA's Perseverance rover. The research touches on one of science's most fundamental questions: whether life extends beyond Earth.

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