While the presence of these molecules is not proof of ancient life on Mars, scientists say it shows we could detect chemical ...

In a breakthrough discovery, researchers have found the largest organic compounds ever seen on Mars, offering new clues about ...

NASA's Curiosity rover finds largest organic molecules on Mars, uncovering potential signs of ancient life and hospitable ...

NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered the largest organic compounds ever found on Mars. As per Guardian, these compounds were ...

NASA’s Curiosity Martian rover finds organic-like, long-chain alkanes preserved in the planet’s mudstone Twelve years after ...

NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered the largest chunk of organic compounds on Mars, hinting at potential life on the Red ...

A dilute solution of bromine is added to samples of heptane and cyclohexene. The bromination reactions and mechanisms are compared. UV light splits the bromine molecule into two reactive radicals, ...

The longest unbranched chain containing the functional group is the parent molecule, or simply the longest unbranched chain for alkanes. Remember that, the longest chain can go round a bend.

The discovery suggests prebiotic chemistry may have advanced further on Mars than previously observed. The analysis revealed ...