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.
‘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' 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,
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' 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.
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Gravity data suggests Mars may be more “alive” than previously thought
We know Mars once had an active geological past, filled with water, volcanic activity, and dynamic geological changes. Now, ...
Detailed model suggests organic matter on Mars was formed from atmospheric formaldehyde
Although Mars is currently a cold, dry planet, geological evidence suggests that liquid water existed there around 3 to 4 ...
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Will NASA astronauts unearth microbes on Mars?
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Elon Musk predicts crewed SpaceX flights to Mars by 2028, hopes for 'self-sustaining city' on planet
Elon Musk predicted Saturday that crewed flights to Mars could begin within the next four years, with sustainable human ...
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 ...
Mars in Cancer Means It’s Time to Dress Like Meg Ryan
Mars is the planet of action, drive, and determination. When it enters this softer, intuitive zodiac sign every 18 to 24 ...
With Mars Sample Return Delay, ESA’s Rover Launch Has Fresh Urgency
ESA's ExoMars rover will likely see its way to the red planet’s surface before NASA and ESA return NASA’s Perseverance ...
China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power
China’s historic attempt to bring samples from Mars to Earth could launch as soon as 2028, two years earlier than previously ...
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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, ...