Astrobiology

Luca: The Ancient Progenitor of All Life on Earth

New insights into the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) shed light on the origins of life on Earth and its potential existence elsewhere in the universe.

New Oxygen Formation Pathway Could Refine Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Scientists have uncovered a novel chemical reaction that produces oxygen in carbon dioxide-rich atmospheres, potentially refining the search for life on exoplanets.

Ancient Volcanic Ash on Mars: Clues in the Search for Life

Recent findings suggest that volcanic ash deposits on Mars may hold vital evidence of past microbial life, potentially reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet's habitability.

Acidalia Planitia: The Best Place to Find Life on Mars?

Mars’ subsurface may hold the key to discovering extraterrestrial life, with Acidalia Planitia emerging as a promising target.

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