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Possible signs of ancient life on Mars are rich in complex carbon

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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover alongside a rock with markings that resemble features made by microbes NASA’s Perseverance rover has found complex carbon compounds in a Martian crater that had previously shown tantalising possible signs of ancient life. On Earth, these compounds are typically associated with dead organisms, but scientists say it is too early to draw the same conclusion here as these compounds are also found in lifeless environments, like on meteorites.
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Inside Brazil’s vast network of lifesaving free milk banks

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At the Instituto Fernandes Figueira in Rio de Janeiro, breast milk undergoes one of many tests it is subjected to before it is released for consumption If you are a new mother and unable to breastfeed, few places are better than Brazil when it comes to getting assistance. Milk banks, which collect donated breast milk and distribute it to mothers and babies in need, have existed since the early 20th century, but they were frequently expensive and not widely accessible.
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SpaceX's secretive plans to deliver cargo to Earth from space

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| New Scientist Verified
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starfall capsule SpaceX launched its secretive Starfall delivery system today, which saw a demo capsule blast off to low Earth orbit. There are few details about the launch or a future service, but SpaceX has previously said Starfall will enable cargo delivery from space, such as for manufactured materials in low Earth orbit like pharmaceutical compounds or semiconductor alloys.
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