Life On Mars Collection

Beneath the rusty red sands of ancient Mars, a fascinating world unfolds. Once believed to be a barren wasteland, new discoveries challenge our understanding

Life On Mars Collection: Artwork of ancient Mars with water on its surface

Artwork of ancient Mars with water on its surface
Ancient Mars. Computer artwork of Mars at least 3 billion years ago. The surface environment of ancient Mars was different to that of today, and may have allowed life forms to develop

Life on Mars
Alien having a barbecue on the surface of Mars, a composite image

Life On Mars Collection: Martian microfossil, SEM

Martian microfossil, SEM
Evidence for life on Mars. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a tube-like structure (coloured yellow) on a meteorite which originated from Mars

Life On Mars Collection: Colour electron micrograph of Martian microfossils

Colour electron micrograph of Martian microfossils
Evidence for life on Mars. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of tube-like structures (coloured pink) on a meteorite which originated from Mars

Life On Mars Collection: Lowells observations of Mars

Lowells observations of Mars. Percival Lowell (1855-1916) was a US astronomer who was one of the proponents of the theory that the straight lines some observers saw on Mars were canals

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Beneath the rusty red sands of ancient Mars, a fascinating world unfolds. Once believed to be a barren wasteland, new discoveries challenge our understanding. Water once flowed on its surface, as depicted in this artwork, potentially providing the conditions for life. Could the intriguing Martian microfossils, revealed through advanced SEM imaging, be the first signs of ancient Martian life? Lowell's observations hinted at the presence of canals, fueling speculation. Today, we continue to explore this enigmatic planet, seeking answers to the age-old question: Was there life on Mars?