Astrobiology

2 articles

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars investigating a red rock with unique 'leopard spot' patterns, potentially indicating ancient microbial life.

Perseverance Finds Potential Biosignatures in Mars' Jezero Crater

On July 18, 2024, NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a red rock in Mars' Jezero Crater scattered with distinct 'leopard spots' — a pattern that could indicate ancient microbial organisms.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 6, 2026

Split image showing a Mars rover exploring a desolate planet and an elder speaking to a group about endangered languages.

Cosmos & Physics

New Books Explore Vanishing Tongues and Life on Mars

Funding for Martian astrobiology research surged by 30% last year, while grants for endangered language documentation declined by 15%, according to the Global Science Monitor and the Endangered Langua

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 22, 2026