Martian rock contains 'clearest sign' yet of ancient life on Mars, NASA says
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- Scientists believe leopard spots on a Mars rock sampled by Perseverance rover may indicate ancient life.
- The sample, named Sapphire Canyon, was collected from the Neretva Vallis river valley, an ancient water-rich region.
- The rock contains potential biosignatures, including organic compounds and minerals like hematite, which could suggest microbial activity.
- Further study is needed to confirm if the features were formed biologically or through geochemical processes.
- NASA is considering how to return the samples to Earth for more detailed analysis, despite budget constraints.