A new analysis of samples returned from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu has revealed a rich collection of organic molecules, ...
NASA has confirmed that dust from the ancient asteroid Bennu contains tryptophan, an amino acid tied both to human mood and ...
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 ...
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 ...
“Our findings expand the evidence that prebiotic organic molecules can form within primitive accreting planetary bodies and ...
Researchers say the latest discovery is particularly significant because tryptophan has never before been detected in ...
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. These molecules come together to form proteins. Your body uses them for many important functions, such as making hormones, building muscle, and ...
Since the 1950s, humanity has been searching for extraterrestrial life with increasingly sophisticated tools. But after ...