Analysis by instruments aboard the rover indicates the rock possesses qualities that fit the definition of a possible indicator of ancient life.

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    5 months ago

    https://arstechnica.com/?p=2039292

    To be absolutely clear, this is not irrefutable evidence of past life on Mars, when the red planet was more amenable to water-based life billions of years ago. But discovering these colored spots on this rock is darn intriguing and has Mars scientists bubbling with excitement.

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    5 months ago

    It’s always just rocks… When do the spectacular, reality-bending and alien-origin finds begin?

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