NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover has made a significant discovery in Gale Crater, uncovering seven new organic molecules that contribute to the growing evidence of life-supporting conditions on Mars. The findings, detailed in a study published in Nature Communications, identify a total of 21 carbon-containing molecules, including nitrogen heterocycles and benzothiophene, which are crucial for prebiotic chemistry. The sample, referred to as 'Mary Anning 3', honors the 19th-century palaeontologist known for her fossil discoveries. JPL officials noted that these organic compounds have been preserved in Martian rocks despite billions of years of radiation exposure. The Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars in 2012, utilizes its Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument to analyze powdered rock samples, revealing complex organic chemistry on the planet. The research reinforces the notion that ancient Mars had the right chemistry to support life, although further investigation is necessary to confirm whether these molecules originated from biological processes or geological activities.