Analysis of unique “fingerprints” in light emitted from material surrounding young stars has revealed “significant reservoirs” of large …
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The American writer Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) once said: “Coffee is a lot more than just a drink; it’s …
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We are watery beings on a watery planet. Yet one of the most difficult essentials to acquire now …
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Earth is not necessarily the best planet in the universe. Researchers have identified two dozen planets outside our …
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Recent science missions and results are bringing the search for life closer to home. Scientists at the Center …
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Our solar system has one habitable planet — Earth. A new study shows other stars could have as …
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Live as if the current of life is taking you in whatever direction it is heading; surely, we …
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Environment
Building Blocks for Life on Earth Arrived Later Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAncient rocks from Greenland have shown that the building blocks necessary for the evolution of life did not …
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Environment
Scientists Develop New Method for Studying Early Life in Ancient Rocks
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScientists have developed a new method for detecting traces of primordial life in ancient rock formations using potassium. …
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Science fiction writers have long featured terraforming, the process of creating an Earth-like or habitable environment on another …