Asteroid loaded with amino acids offers new clues about the origin of life on Earth

One of the most elegant theories about the origins of life on our planet is that it was kick-started by a delivery from outer ...
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NASA probe captures stunning photos of Earth and moon on the way to infamous asteroid Apophis

These images mark an early milestone in the mission, confirming that OSIRIS-APEX is healthy and on course for its 2029 ...
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Animation Shows How A 10 Meter Asteroid Passes Earth Closer Than The Moon In Orbit

Asteroid 2023 JF flew about 199,000 miles (320,000 km) away from Earth. It's estimated size is about 34 feet wide (10 meters) ...
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DART Asteroid Impact Aftermath Caught On Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) impacted the 'moonlet' Dimorphos in the Didymos asteroid system. NASA's Hubble ...

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

An essential amino acid that is mistakenly believed to cause drowsiness after eating turkey has been found in an asteroid for the first time, giving scientists clues to the origin of life on Earth.