Mars: NASA's Curiosity rover finds new organic matter in Gale Crater

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. It was exploring the massive Gale Crater also believed to be a now-dry lake.

calendar_today April 21, 2026 schedule 13:55 visibility 59 views

Mars: NASA's Curiosity rover finds new organic matter in Gale Crater

Source: DW News

Originally published at

DW News

open_in_new Read Full Article

Science

The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.

NPR News 33 minutes ago

Science

The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn Friday

"We look forward to working with Roscosmos on a collaborative approach to address the leaks."

Ars Technica 14 hours ago

Science

S&P 500 blocks fast SpaceX entry, won’t waive rule for unprofitable AI firms

SpaceX won’t get easy access to billions of dollars from passive investors.

Ars Technica 14 hours ago

Science

Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer in London on Sunday, France says

Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.

Euronews 18 hours ago

Science

NASA places ISS astronauts on evacuation alert as air leak worsens

NASA ordered astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare for a possible evacuation on Friday after an air leak in the Russian module of the orbiting laboratory worsened, raising fresh concerns...

France 24 18 hours ago

Science

Rocket Report: Blue Origin explosion still making headlines; Impulse raises money

NASA expects to begin stacking the SLS rocket this summer for next year's Artemis III launch.

Ars Technica 19 hours ago

Science

Hidden supermassive black hole pairs may finally have a visible signal

Scientists have proposed a new method for finding tightly bound supermassive black hole pairs by searching for stars that flash repeatedly as their light is magnified by the black holes’ gravity. The timing and brightness of these bursts could...

Science Daily 21 hours ago

Mars: NASA's Curiosity rover finds new organic matter in Gale Crater

Related Articles

The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn Friday

S&P 500 blocks fast SpaceX entry, won’t waive rule for unprofitable AI firms

Read More

Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer in London on Sunday, France says

NASA places ISS astronauts on evacuation alert as air leak worsens

Rocket Report: Blue Origin explosion still making headlines; Impulse raises money

Hidden supermassive black hole pairs may finally have a visible signal