By Richard Gray, Science Correspondent | Oct 9, 2010 Frozen water on asteroids may be more common than previously thought, according to new research that will help to support the idea they might have carried the key ingredient for life to the Earth. Water ice and organic molecules that help […]
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Life on Earth began after asteroids crashed into the planet, scientists have claimed. Astronomers have confirmed for the first time that a giant space rock contains frozen water on its surface. Analysis of asteroid 24 Themis also shows evidence of widespread organic chemicals. The scientists say this supports the theory […]
October 10, 2010 Scientists have found water ice on an asteroid for the second time in just six months. The discovery suggests that such ice is more common on asteroids in our section of the solar system than previously thought – and that such asteroids may have delivered much of […]