SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 14, 2025Scientific American

If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us

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NASA's Perseverance rover discovered dark-rimmed 'leopard spots' in a Martian rock that could be signs of ancient microbial activity. While the spots resemble those produced by microbes on Earth, scientists caution that non-biological processes might have formed them, highlighting the need for further analysis of samples on Earth to confirm any potential biosignatures.

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