Twenty organic molecules found in an ancient Martian rock
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Twenty organic molecules found in an ancient Martian rock

May 20, 2026
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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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The Planetary Society
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full
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