A technique for judging whether a common mineral formed through biological activity could aid the search for ancient life on Earth and Mars. Apatite is a ubiquitous phosphate mineral found in terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. It is a major component of teeth and bones, but it also ...
Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-07-driven-tool-mineral-biosignatures-worlds.html)