The Mars Curiosity rover’s onboard mini-lab has helped confirm the existence of the largest organic molecules ever found on the Red Planet. The trio of long-chain compounds preserved in Martian soil are believed to be the remnants of prebiotic components required for life to develop on Earth.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered intriguing traces of sulfur crystals embedded in Martian rock formations, adding weight to the theory that ancient Mars may have supported microbial life. The discovery,

A team of scientists just discovered the longest organic molecules yet seen on Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun and and a tantalizing venue for humankind’s search for life beyond Earth.