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Are we all aliens? Asteroid samples hint at existence of ancient watery world

NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft returned 122 grams (4 ounces) of dust and pebbles from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu,

Published 550 days ago

The great defrost: Mridula Ramesh, on the perils of a melting Antarctica

Sea ice reached a new low last year – the fourth new low here in seven years. The continent of ice is crumbling at its edges. One of these chunks is A23a (see aerial view above). The world’s largest iceberg – about four times the size of Delhi – is currently drifting and melting into the Southern Ocean. (Courtesy Ian Strachan / Eyos Expedition)

Updated 884 days ago

Life on Earth seeded from outer space? New study suggests ‘strong evidence'

Carbonaceous rock samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu, that were subjected to chemical analysis by Hayabusa2 soluble organic matter (SOM) team members, led by Hiroshi Naraoka, Yoshinori Takano and Jason Dworkin.

Published 1230 days ago

Scientists identify substance that may have sparked life on Earth

After sequences of experiments, researchers concluded the best candidate was Nickelback. (NASA / NOAA)

Published 1241 days ago

Researchers say meteorites could have paved way for life on Earth. Here's how

One scientific hypothesis is that meteorites delivered amino acids life's building blocks to our planet.

Published 1334 days ago

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Signs you’re having a spiritual awakening: Expert shares insights

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