• Bennu: A Message from the Past to Understand the Origins of Life

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 12 mins
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Bennu: A Message from the Past to Understand the Origins of Life

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  • 🚀 In this episode of Science Unveiled, we explore the groundbreaking discoveries from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which has unveiled astonishing insights about asteroid Bennu. Could this ancient space rock hold the key to understanding the origins of life?🔬 Key Topics:
    • The discovery of DNA and RNA building blocks in Bennu’s samples
    • Evidence of past saltwater, hinting at conditions suitable for organic chemistry
    • The mystery of amino acid chirality and what it reveals about life's evolution
    • The implications for extraterrestrial life—are we looking in the right places?
    • The risks of Bennu’s future impact with Earth and how OSIRIS-REx helps us prepare
    Join us as we dive into the science that is reshaping our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. 🌍✨
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