NASA Denies Finding Human Bone on Mars

Mars. Reuters file photo
Mars. Reuters file photo
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NASA Denies Finding Human Bone on Mars

Mars. Reuters file photo
Mars. Reuters file photo

There are plenty of odd-shaped rocks littering the dusty, barren landscape of Mars. But, according to The Metro, one thing that isn't up there are human bones.

There are a few reports emerging at the moment over what looks like a human femur lying casually on the surface of the Red Planet. In fact, this was a picture snapped way back in 2014 by NASA's Curiosity rover.

However, it's now resurfaced over the internet as some kind of 'proof' that creatures once walked the surface of Mars.

NASA itself even took the time to debunk this theory six years ago.

Seen by Mars rover Curiosity using its MastCam, this Mars rock may look like a femur thigh bone.

Mission science team members think its shape is likely sculpted by erosion, either wind or water,' a spokesperson for the space agency wrote in a blog post.

"If life ever existed on Mars, scientists expect that it would be small simple life forms called microbes. Mars likely never had enough oxygen in its atmosphere and elsewhere to support more complex organisms. Thus, large fossils are not likely," he added.



Saudi Film Commission Participates in Annecy International Animation Film Festival

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Saudi Film Commission Participates in Annecy International Animation Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission logo
The Saudi Film Commission logo

The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025, taking place from June 8 to 14 in Annecy, France, one of the world’s most significant events in the field of animation.

The Commission’s participation aims to enhance communication with animation creators worldwide, promote Saudi animation in European forums, keep abreast of the latest trends in this sector, and enable national talents to benefit from the accompanying training programs.

The Saudi Film Commission’s participation includes a delegation from the Commission, along with a group of Saudi filmmakers specializing in animation, selected based on criteria that considered their activity and specialization in the field, as well as their production of animated works during 2024.

This participation also forms part of efforts to strengthen distribution and exhibition channels and enrich the animation sector locally.

Participation in the festival reflects the Kingdom’s ambition to be a leading voice in the global cinema and animation industries, as the festival serves as a prominent platform for creative collaboration, co-production opportunities, and professional dialogue, providing a launchpad for international partnerships that contribute to the growth of the Kingdom’s cultural economy over the long term.