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Life on Mars could be surviving in an area deep underground
The Acidalia Planitia, the darker region towards the top right of this image of Mars, may host bacteria…
Bacteria found in asteroid sample – but they’re not from space
Bacteria on a sample from the Ryugu asteroid, viewed with an electron microscope Matthew J. Genge et al.…
Complex chemicals found on Enceladus improve prospects for life
The Cassini mission’s samples from Saturn’s moon Enceladus have signs of various organic molecules that could be among…
Why NASA is sending a probe to Europa – and what it’s looking for
Seen against the backdrop of Jupiter’s dramatic, swirling atmosphere, Europa might at first appear a bit drab. With…
Are We Really Made of Stardust?
Research into how cosmic radiation interacts with ice particles suggests that prebiotic molecules, potential seeds of life on…
The Secret Life of the Universe review: Top astrobiologist explores the possibilities of alien life
An artist’s impression of a rover exploring the surface of Mars MARK GARLICK/Science Photo Library/Alamy The Secret Life of the UniverseNathalie…
A recently formed ocean inside Saturn’s moon Mimas
Castillo-Rogez, J. et al. Compositions and interior structures of the large moons of Uranus and implications for future…
Uncovering the Synthesis of Sugars on Ancient Earth
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology propose a novel pathway for pentose synthesis on early Earth, bridging the…
Life’s Building Blocks May Predate Earth
Recent research in ACS Central Science reveals that carbamic acid, a simple amino acid, might have formed in…