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Discovery of evidence of life on Mars
12:43 - 16:58 (04:15)
A team of scientists discovered a rock sample that contained organic molecules on Mars which points to the evidence of either past or present microbial life on the planet, which led to former President Bill Clinton announcing the discovery on a press conference back in 1996.
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The presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in carbonate deposits on Mars could suggest the presence of past microbial life, according to astrobiologists.
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The presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in carbonate deposits on Mars could suggest the presence of past microbial life, according to astrobiologists. PAHs are found in carcinogenic compounds created when grilling meat and are typically found in oil and coal deposits, but their presence in the carbonate deposits found on Mars may indicate that they were deposited by decaying microorganisms.
ChapterDiscovery of evidence of life on Mars
EpisodeShort Stuff: The Mars Rock with Signs of Life?
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The discovery of possible life or evidence of past life on Mars was announced publicly and quickly spread across the world, generating immense interest and sparking subsequent research.
14:53 - 16:58 (02:05)
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The discovery of possible life or evidence of past life on Mars was announced publicly and quickly spread across the world, generating immense interest and sparking subsequent research.