Experiments show that biomolecules trapped in pure ice could withstand the harsh radiation of Mars for tens of millions of ...

The findings may redefine the known boundaries of life on Earth and offer a model for what microbial life might look like on ...

Right now there is no conclusive evidence of life on Mars past or present. Nasa’s “leopard spots” are the most promising ...

“This finding by Perseverance …is the closest we have ever come to discovering life on Mars,” said acting NASA administrator ...

NASA’s Curiosity rover has just made a significant discovery during its latest mission on Mars, capturing the attention of ...

A mudstone sample from Jezero Crater shows textures and minerals that on Earth often form through microbial activity. Scientists caution that nonbiological processes could also explain the features, ...

A recent discovery that may indicate ancient life on Mars has a little-known connection to eastern Iowa and the University of ...

NASA’s Perseverance and Curiosity rovers have repeatedly confirmed that Mars was wetter billions ... and lakebeds that could have supported microbial life. These findings provide strong evidence that ...

The search for life on Mars dates back about five decades, and a Sept. 10 announcement marks perhaps the most dramatic advancement yet. The news: NASA's Perseverance rover had found potential signs of ...