Asteroid Samples Contain the Genetic Ingredients For Life on Earth
The samples contained the five canonical nucleobases that make up RNA and DNA.
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The samples contained the five canonical nucleobases that make up RNA and DNA.


A new feature allowed nature and wildlife photography lovers to vote for the funniest among 43 finalists.


Here are some of the destinations that travel experts are recommending you visit this spring.


Now submerged beneath the North Sea, parts of Doggerland held temperate forests 16,000 years ago.


Why does Easter jump between March and April every year? The answer is written in the moon.


A slender waterfall drops straight down the rock face, slipping into a quiet pool carved deep within the cliffs. Layers of stone and patches of greenery frame the scene, adding texture and contrast to the smooth flow of water. Tucked away from everything else, it feels like a hidden corner of the landscape that reveals itself only if you’re looking closely.
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The object was first detected last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS).


This well-preserved fossil was found in northern Patagonia, Argentina, and dates to 90 million years ago.


Researchers examined the cat spine’s range of motion and stiffness by dropping two live cats from low heights.


Learn about the surprising benefits of coffee and how caffeine may protect your brain from age-related issues.
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