Articles for tag: astrobiology, cosmic minerals, meteorites, organic compounds, space rocks

Sameen David

Unexpected Cargo: Organics, Crystals, and Metals Hiding in Space Rocks

Unexpected Cargo: Organics, Crystals, and Metals Hiding in Space Rocks

When you think about meteorites crashing to Earth, you probably picture dramatic fireballs streaking across the night sky. What you might not expect is that these cosmic messengers are carrying precious cargo that could rewrite our understanding of life’s origins. Scientists are peering deeper into these space rocks than ever before, revealing contents that sound ...