Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, holds fascinating clues about the origins of organic molecules in ou.

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A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more ...

The dwarf planet is a bizarre, cryovolcanic world. However, the organic deposits discovered on its surface so far are ...

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The phenomenon has been happening for millions of years quietly beneath our feet and could shed new light on how the ...

We're exploring the biochemical foundations of life. Without understanding how things work, we can’t fix them when they’re broken. In this day of modern diseases, this is critical. Fundamental science ...

A peaceful transition away from fossil fuels will require new global agreements on how to manage mineral resources ... The interior of Earth, the mantle, is solid rock. But it is hot enough ...

Chinese customs data shows a 70% increase in imports of rare earth minerals from Myanmar during the first half of 2023. Analysts tracking China's rare earth sector said this surge reflects Beijing's ...

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Nearly two centuries after a massive volcanic eruption cooled Earth’s climate, scientists have identified the source: the Zavaritskii volcano in the remote Kuril Islands. For almost 200 years ...

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