Twenty organic molecules found in an ancient Martian rock
About this episode
Amy Williams discusses the discovery of over 20 organic molecules in ancient Martian rock and its implications for Mars' habitability.
Amy Williams, astrobiologist and associate professor at the University of Florida, discusses a landmark experiment that revealed more than 20 organic molecules preserved in ancient Martian rock. We explore what this chemical discovery tells us about Mars' ancient habitability.
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