Organic materials discovered on Mars may have originated from atmospheric formaldehyde, according to new research, marking a step forward in our understanding of the possibility of past life on the Red Planet.
Scientists from Tohoku University have investigated whether the early atmospheric conditions on Mars had the potential to foster the formation of biomolecules – organic compounds essential for biological processes.
Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, offer intriguing insights into the plausibility of Mars harboring life in its distant past.
Today, Mars presents a harsh environment characterized by dryness and extreme cold, but geological evidence hints at a more hospitable past.
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