Organic molecules discovered on Mars suggest potential for ancient habitability

NASA's Perseverance rover detected a diversity of organic molecules in multiple locations in Mars' Jezero Crater.
The organic compounds are made up of carbon and other elements and are considered building blocks of life.
While the discovery does not confirm past life, it suggests conditions in ancient Mars may have been favorable for life.
Further analysis of samples returned to Earth could provide more insights into Mars' potential for hosting life.
The findings offer new clues about the complex organic chemical cycles that may have existed on ancient Mars.