The Bennu asteroid, a space rock not too far from Earth that is rich in carbon, continues to be a trove of information for scientists keen to learn about how life may have begun in our solar system.

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A Ceres-1 solid rocket lifts off Dec. 19, 2024, from a converted barge off the coast of Shandong province, Eastern China. Credit: Galactic Energy HELSINKI — China’s space administration has published ...

A reddish-brown sporophyte can be seen at the top center of a leafy gametophore. This capsule contains numerous spores inside. Mature sporophytes like these were individually collected and used as ...