NASA's Perseverance Rover Uncovers Potential Signs of Ancient Life on Mars

New findings from the Jezero Crater reveal intriguing organic molecules and geological features.

The Perseverance rover detected organic matter and curious discolored spots in a rock named Cheyava Falls.
Calcium sulfate veins in the rock suggest the historical presence of liquid water, a key ingredient for life.
The discovery includes 'leopard' spots, possibly linked to microbial activity, never before seen together on Mars.
Further analysis on Earth is needed to confirm if these signs are biological or result from non-biological processes.
The findings support calls for a multi-billion-dollar sample retrieval mission to bring Mars rocks to Earth for detailed study.