The intriguing findings bolster the theory that asteroids seeded the early Earth with life's chemical components - a process known as panspermia.

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the nucleic acid polymer that forms the genetic code for a cell or virus. Most DNA molecules consist of two polymers (double-stranded) of four nucleotides that each ...

Bennu is a primitive rock. It has remained mostly unchanged since the birth of our solar system around 4.6 billion years ago. On September 24, 2023, dust and mineral samples were hauled to Earth by ...

For decades, humanity has sought answers to one of the most profound questions in science: are we alone in the universe? The ...