Curiosity rover's findings on Mars' organic molecules offer tantalizing clues in the search for life on the planet

Some of the methane on Mars may be trapped in water-based crystals, according to data from NASA's Curiosity rover. The rover found a strong seasonal cycle, suggesting that it's trapped in water crystals that melt in warmer weather. The rover also found a rich assembly of organic molecules.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - June 8, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Amina Khan Source Type: news