A martian rock has lots of carbon on it, and it's not clear why

According to Ars Technica, Mars rovers have discovered a rock with unusually high carbon levels on its surface. The finding is intriguing because it could reflect past or present biological activity—but the researchers emphasize that several non-biological explanations are also possible. For now, the origin remains a mystery.

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