How do Imines Form in Space Clouds?
Ever wonder where DNA comes from? Most astrochemists do! Today’s paper uses computational chemistry to better understand the formation of molecules that may form DNA someday.
The Brine of Your Life
Can ephemeral, salty puddles on the surface of Mars sustain life?
Venus May Have Phosphine, But Mars Has Lakes Of LIQUID Water
Lakes of liquid water have been confirmed and mapped on Mars, underneath the icy surface of the planet’s South Pole. But how did we find them, and what do they mean?
Life finds a way (even on M dwarfs?)
M dwarfs are known to be really active when they’re young, which is bad for habitability. But what about old M dwarfs?
Green plants on red planets: would photosynthesis work?
Sunlight fuels photosynthesis here on Earth, which in turn sustains all life on our planet. But how would this crucial process work on planets which orbit fainter stars?
Emerging from the shadows: A method for detecting complex life on exoplanets
Lifeforms like trees cast unique shadows on the Earth’s surface. Understanding this effect may enable remote detection of life on exoplanets.