According to NASA’s latest study, Perseverance found unusual green spots on a piece of rock it studied on Mars. Although these spots on Earth are usually associated with microbial activity, it is not yet clear what this discovery on Mars means.
An amazing image with white, black and green colors appeared in the 5-centimeter area where the traveler dug. In particular, the dark green spots and the dark green areas around them attracted the attention of scientists.
Green spots seen on similar rocks on Earth are usually the result of chemical reactions resulting from the interaction of water with the rock. However, the formation mechanism of these spots on Mars is still not fully understood.
Germs or something else?
Scientists say that such spots on Earth often indicate the presence of microbes. However, there is still not enough data to say that this find has a definitive microbial origin on Mars.
Interactions between elements such as sulfur and iron can also create similar appearances in rocks. Therefore, NASA researchers plan to conduct additional studies to better understand why green spots form.
Will the Mystery be Solved?
Instruments of persistence are not sufficient to analyze the green spots in detail. Therefore, new missions and more advanced instruments may be needed to learn more about these mysterious formations.
With these and similar discoveries on Mars, NASA is trying to answer the question of whether there was life on the Red Planet in the past and in the present. These exciting studies could usher in a new era in human space exploration.
2024-11-02 06:40:00
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