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Mars life search gets boost as rover test distinguishes mirrored biosignature molecules

Mars life search gets boost as rover test distinguishes mirrored biosignature molecules
Phys.org Thursday 18 June 2026, 18:20 UTC 1 min read
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Billions of years ago, environmental conditions on Mars were significantly more hospitable than they are today. Our neighboring planet was likely warm, humid and surrounded by a dense atmosphere. Whether simple microorganisms could have evolved at that time remains an open question.

Billions of years ago, environmental conditions on Mars were significantly more hospitable than they are today. Our neighboring planet was likely warm, humid and surrounded by a dense atmosphere. Whether simple microorganisms could have evolved at that time remains an open question.
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