origin of life

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Chemistry and Materials Sciences

Murchison Meteorite: 96 Amino Acids From Before the Sun

The Murchison meteorite's organic compounds include 96+ amino acids formed in space, offering direct evidence that life's building blocks exist beyond Earth.

March 24, 2026

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Hydrothermal Vents: Where the Ocean Floor Breathes Fire

Hydrothermal vents are fissures in the ocean floor where superheated, mineral-laden water erupts from Earth's crust, hosting ecosystems powered by chemistry, not sunlight.

March 21, 2026