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Odds of life and intelligence emerging beyond our planet
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New research could shed light on how complex extraterrestrial life might evolve in alien worlds.
How cosmic rays may have shaped life
May 21, 2020
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4-billion-year-old nitrogen-containing organic molecules discovered in Martian meteorites
May 1, 2020
Using advanced techniques, scientists have detected organic compounds containing nitrogen in Martian meteorites which were ejected from Mars' surface ~ 15 million
Long-dead stars can yield clues to life in the cosmos
Apr 30, 2020
The next generation of powerful Earth- and space-based telescopes will be able to hunt distant solar systems for evidence of life on
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