Scientists studying samples from the Bennu asteroid located not too far from Earth continue to find clues as to how life ...

Several sugars have been found on a sample of the asteroid Bennu, which may provide scientists with clues about our early ...

University of Alberta geochemists have discovered a missing piece to one of the great mysteries of science—the origin of life ...

"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

Scientists found the first natural proof that underwater volcanoes make ammonia without biology, a reaction that may have ...

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life ...

We knew from prior analyses that a distant asteroid sampled in 2020 carried all but one of the molecules needed to kick-start ...

Scientists are debating the Earth's first creature, with evidence pointing to simple, sponge-like organisms emerging around ...

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Roughly 300,000 years ago, our species first appeared on the African landscape before spreading globally and coming to dominate the planet. All this happened about 4.5 ...

A new study reveals how specialized microbes might convert Martian regolith into durable, life-supporting structures. Since ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Scott Saleska, University of Arizona; Chris Impey, University of Arizona, and Ghiwa ...

There is no life on the moon. The 2020 election was not rigged. I have no direct evidence to support any of these claims, but ...