NASA's Curiosity rover finds organic material on Mars

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NASA's Curiosity rover discovered organic material on Mars, resembling Earth's microorganisms. Published in Nature Geoscience, the findings challenge existing knowledge. Co-authors from the University of Copenhagen and Tokyo Institute of Technology suggest this discovery may shed light on Earth's origins. The material, formed through atmospheric photochemical reactions, supports a decade-old theory. The discovery in Gale Crater mirrors elements found in a Martian meteorite, providing crucial evidence.


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