Organic molecules come from the universe’s cold places, shows study
Life, as we all know, is based on chemistry.
Prebiotic chemical building blocks existed on our planet for a long time before life arose.
Astrobiology and...
We owe our lives to the Moon
Life appeared on Earth through a series of lucky coincidences, and that luck started with our Moon.
None of the other planets of the inner...
Fireworks frighten millions of birds, shows study
Imagine the excitement of New Year's Eve, the sky bursting with fireworks, but have you ever thought about how it affects our feathered friends?
A...
Why some of us are early birds? Neanderthal genes may be the reason
Have you ever wondered why some people are early risers, feeling most energetic in the morning, while others are night owls?
A new study suggests...
Entropy is the key to a planet’s habitability
We all know that to have life on a world, you need three critical items: water, warmth, and food. Now add to that a...
Earth may have had all the elements needed for life within it all along...
For many years, scientists have predicted that many of the elements that are crucial ingredients for life, like sulfur and nitrogen, first came to...
Ancient mosquito fossils reveal surprising blood-sucking males
Researchers have made an exciting discovery: the oldest-known mosquito fossils, dating back to the early Cretaceous period, roughly 130 million years ago.
Published in the...
Europa clipper could help discover if Jupiter’s moon is habitable
Since 1979, when the Voyager probes flew past Jupiter and its system of moons, scientists have speculated about the possibility of life within Europa.
Based...
Scientists unveil genetic secrets of magic mushrooms, paving path for innovative cultivars
Recently, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of 'magic mushrooms,' particularly the Psilocybe cubensis variety.
They have collected and studied the genetic...
Why tiny water balloons cover quinoa
Quinoa, a protein-rich crop known for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions, has long been admired for its resilience to drought and salt.
However,...