A 13-atom molecule containing sulfur has been discovered in interstellar space for the first time, providing insight into the origins of the chemistry of life.

The complex building blocks of life can form spontaneously in space, a new lab experiment shows.

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

Cold cosmic dust grains can link amino acids into protein‑like chains in deep space, suggesting life’s chemistry may begin ...

Exhaust from lunar landers drifts across the moon and contaminates ultra-cold polar craters that are rich in ancient ice and ...

Scientists have shown that the building blocks of proteins can form naturally in deep space. This means the raw ingredients for life may exist long before planets are formed.

New research suggests that essential components of life may assemble in interstellar space long before planets or oceans ...

New experiments reveal that protein precursors can form naturally in deep space under extreme cold and radiation. Scientists found that simple amino acids bond into peptides on interstellar dust, long ...

Challenging long-held assumptions, Aarhus University researchers have demonstrated that the protein building blocks essential for life as we know it can form readily in space. This discovery, ...

A spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate structures inside the Helix Nebula, where a ...

A new study is skeptical that life could still be present on Jupiter's moon Europa, where a NASA spacecraft launched in Florida is bound.

Mission: Astronaut features six immersive zones where guests can train like astronauts, conduct experiments, and explore the ...