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Bennu Samples Reveal Bio-Essential Sugars, 'Space Gum' and Supernova Dust in New Studies

Peer-reviewed analyses identify ribose plus the first extraterrestrial glucose, with researchers planning follow-up tests to confirm provenance and rule out contamination.

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4w ago

OSIRIS-REx Study Reports Tryptophan Signal in Pristine Bennu Sample

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3mo ago

Ryugu Samples Reveal Late Flowing Water That Upends Asteroid Water Models

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5mo ago

Mineral Condensation Captured in Planet-Forming Disk of Protostar HOPS-315