Scientists spot ancient 'smiley face' on Mars — and it could contain signs of life
Newly released images of Mars reveal a "smiley" salt deposit on the Red Planet's surface. A related study suggests that similar deposits, which were left behind from ancient lakes, may be a good place to look for signs of former life on Mars.
Ep. 334: Could there be life on Mars? New data suggests oceans on the red planet
The findings are based on analysis from NASA's Insight Lander, which has recorded seismic vibrations from deep inside the Red Planet.
‘Smiley’ face discovered on Mars may hint at life on the red planet
The European Space Agency has found a “smiley” face on the surface of Mars — and the joy-sparking pattern could be a sign of life on the bright red dot. The purplish hue, seen by ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter,
'Smiley face' crater on Mars could hold signs of life, scientists say
The deposits are the remains of a long-ago dried-up ancient body of water, which left behind the emoji-life remnant that is only visible when viewed with an infrared camera.
Scientists see eerie smiley face on the surface of Mars
What appears to be a smiley face etched into the desert surface of Mars could harbor signs of ancient life on the Red Planet. Astronomers recently spotted the intriguing shape while surveying Earth's neighboring planet as part of a new study.
'Smiley face' on Mars could be key to finding alien life
The image was shared on Instagram by the European Space Agency (ESA), which has been monitoring the levels of methane and gas on Mars since 2016. In a caption accompanying the face, the ESA said: ‘Once a world of rivers,
'Smiley face' discovered on Mars could contain indicators of life
A 'smiley face' has been discovered on the surface of Mars and scientists say this could show indicators of life on the planet. It can only be seen using infrared technology but it is the remnant of an ancient lake that dried up billions of years ago.
Detailed model suggests organic matter on Mars was formed from atmospheric formaldehyde
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Europe's Mars 'fetch rover' nails sample pick-up test in the field (video)
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Says Anyone Can Go To Mars With SpaceX But Journey Would Be Like A 'Long Sea Voyage In Centuries Past'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the rocket manufacturing company intends to offer a trip to Mars to anyone who ...
NASA rover peers up at space, sees strange Mars moon and distant Earth
The Curiosity rover captured this image on Sept. 9, 2024, during its 4,295th Martian day (called a "sol") on Mars. It's been ...
With Mars Sample Return Delay, ESA’s Rover Launch Has Fresh Urgency
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$49.97M bond for new Le Mars school to be on ballot
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Organic matter on Mars was formed from atmospheric formaldehyde
This discovery indicates that formaldehyde contributed to the formation of organic matter on ancient Mars, implying that bio-important molecules such as sugars and ribose (a component of RNA, which is ...
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Mars Exploration: Past, Present, and Future
For thousands of years, Mars, aka the Red Planet, has fascinated skywatchers from countless civilizations and cultures, ...