25 February 2019
Scientists create DNA-like molecule to aid search for alien life
... out. “Incorporating a broader understanding of what is possible in our instrument design and mission concepts will result in a more inclusive and, therefore, more effective search for life beyond Earth,” said Mary Voytek, senior scientist for...
18 March 2019
A habitat prototype for NASA’s Moon-orbiting Gateway
Cozy, 300-cubic-meter living quarters accommodate four astronauts for 30 days, with places to exercise, do science experiments and even grow a little fresh food. Short for large inflatable fabric environment, the LIFE habitat’s interior space is ...
10 June 2019
One-kilometre-wide meteorite impact in UK found
... in 1907. The rocks are part of a region known as the Stac Fada deposit and previous interpretations of odd inclusions found within them had led others to suggest that volcanoes had a role in forming them. These oddities...
18 August 2021
New study sheds light on Solar System heavy metal problem
..., was piqued back in the 70s when scientists examining meteorites found the isotope in calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions contained in these ancient rocks. After concluding that they were pristine remnants of the infant solar system...
22 December 2021
Scientists present the first-ever analysis of samples retrieved from Ryugu
... has been studied before. As part of their research, the team also searched for Calcium–Aluminium-rich inclusions (CAIs) and chondrules. CAIs are found in carbonaceous chondrite meteorites and contain high-temperature minerals. They...
15 May 2024
Lisbon summit calls for urgent action on space threats
The world needs a globally inclusive and cooperative governance framework to safeguard present and future space operations, the director of UNOOSA told a major ...
