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Was there life on Mars? New clues spark hope

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September 11, 2025

NASA says its rover "Perseverance" has discovered potential signs of past life on Mars. Possible evidence of microbial activity was found in rock samples from an ancient lakebed. DW spoke with Janice Bishop, senior scientist at the SETI Institute, about these promising "Mars fossils."

Ben Fajzullin DW Anchor & Correspondent, covers breaking news, global affairs and social issues.
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