Mars in a Minute: Why Is Curiosity Looking for Organics?
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesOrganics are carbon-based molecules and key ingredients to life. Scientists want to know if organics can be found on Mars. However, finding organics is difficult because they easily break down when exposed to harsh things like extreme radiation and chemical oxidants. These broken down particles give the Martian surface its rusty color. Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.
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Runtime: 59 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Chemistry, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
- Series: Mars in a Minute
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