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NASA's Curiosity rover discovers ancient 'organic matter' on Mars
VIDEO Apr 21, 2026The discovery points to the building blocks of life being preserved on the Red Planet for billions of years.
Mars organics point at presence of possible biological processes
Feb 10, 2026According to new research, organics found on Mars cannot be explained by any known geological process.
Organic molecules confirmed on Saturn's moon Enceladus
Oct 4, 2025Another world relatively close to home is now thought to be a promising place to look for signs of alien life.
'Huge diversity' of organic compounds found in Martian meteorite
Jan 20, 2023A new study has revealed the presence of a wealth of organic compounds in a rock believed to have come from Mars.
Rover finds organic molecules on the surface of Mars
VIDEO Dec 17, 2021NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered organic compounds in rocks and dust on the floor of Jezero Crater.
'Complex organic matter' found on asteroids
Aug 3, 2021Scientists have identified two unusual asteroids between Mars and Jupiter that shouldn't actually be there.
Fixed nitrogen found inside Martian meteorite
VIDEO May 4, 2020For the first time ever, organic compounds containing nitrogen have been found inside a meteorite from Mars.
Mars organic compounds 'consistent with life'
Mar 5, 2020Scientists believe that organic compounds known as thiophenes could be an indicator of life on Mars.
NASA astronaut saw 'alien' in Space Shuttle
Aug 10, 2018In a recent Twitter exchange, Leland Melvin described seeing 'something organic/alien-like' in the payload bay.
Large organic molecules found on Enceladus
Jun 27, 2018Scientists have determined that Saturn's icy moon has 'all of the basic requirements for life as we know it'.
Ceres turns out to be rich in organic matter
Jun 15, 2018Scientists have revealed that the building blocks of life are far more common on Ceres than previously believed.
Curiosity discovers organic matter on Mars
VIDEO Jun 8, 2018NASA has announced this week that complex organic matter has been found in an ancient lake bed on Mars.
Visiting asteroid has 'strange organic coat'
Dec 18, 2017Oumuamua, the first ever confirmed visitor to our solar system, has a thick layer of organic insulation.
Interstellar visitor is red and very dark
Nov 21, 2017An asteroid thought to have come from interstellar space is carrying organic carbon-based molecules.
Astronomers discover methanol on Enceladus
Jul 5, 2017An unexpectedly high amount of the organic molecule has been found coming from Saturn's icy moon.
Has Curiosity found fatty acid on Mars ?
Mar 21, 2015NASA has revealed that the rover has found further evidence of organic molecules on the Red Planet.
Philae discovers organic molecules on comet
Nov 18, 2014Rosetta's companion lander made the discovery after sampling and analyzing the comet's atmosphere.
Organic molecules found in interstellar space
Sep 28, 2014Astronomers have identified the first signs of life-bearing chemistry at the center of the galaxy.
Ingredients of life found within stardust
Feb 6, 2014Researchers have discovered that organic material may be hitching a ride in interstellar dust particles.
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