A single eyelash could ruin this mission searching for life on Mars 👽 Engineer Charlie Roe shows us some key features of the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover. Join us tomorrow for the third and final lecture. Catch up on iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002p22s/royal-institution-christmas-lectures-2025-maggie-aderinpocock-is-there-life-beyond-earth-2-searching-the-solar-system | Royal Institution of Great Britain

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars broke its driving record with a 1,350.7 feet (411.7 meters) ride on June 19, 2025. See a time-lapse of the ride here. Read more 👉 https://space-com.visitlink.me/k5enD7 Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: "With Music on Repeat (Instrumental Version)" by Victor Lundberg / courtesy of epidemicsound | Space.com

The surface of Planet Mars is a frozen record of ancient time. Covered in rust-colored dust, sharp rocks, and layered sediments, it tells the story of a world shaped by volcanoes, meteor impacts, and powerful winds. Billions of years ago, flowing water carved channels and valleys into this land. Today, these rocks preserve chemical and geological clues that help scientists understand Mars’ climate history and whether the Red Planet may once have supported microbial life. 🔴🪨🚀 #Mars #fblitestyl