The Origins of Life on Earth Could Be Far Older Than We Thought
The Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) is now believed to have emerged nearly 4 billion years ago, predating earlier estimates by 500 million years. LUCA likely thrived in the harsh…
NASA’s Asteroid Bennu: The Cosmic Treasure Trove That Could Explain Life’s Origins
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has collected samples from asteroid Bennu, revealing essential life molecules. The samples include 14 out of 20 critical amino acids and all five nucleobases necessary for genetic…
Uncovering the Cosmic Mystery: Are Building Blocks of Life Hiding on Ceres?
In the vast expanse of our solar system, the dwarf planet Ceres emerges as a tantalizing enigma. Scientists are investigating its surface for organic molecules, which are thought to be…
Exploring the Depths of Mars: The Hidden Reservoir of Liquid Water
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have uncovered a vast reservoir of liquid water hidden beneath the surface of Mars. This underground ocean, situated between depths of 11.5 and 20 km,…
Exploring the Depths of Icy Moons for Signs of Life
Life Beneath the Ice Diving below the icy surfaces of moons like Enceladus and Europa unveils a potential habitat for life within their hidden liquid water oceans. Despite harsh radiation…