Asteroids have long fascinated scientists as remnants of the early solar system, offering clues about the origins of our ...

Material from asteroid Ryugu riddled with earthly microbes provides a cautionary tale for scientists seeking signs of alien ...

Samples taken from the space-returned piece of asteroid Ryugu were collected and prepared under strict anti-contamination controls. Inside the cleanest of clean rooms, a tiny particle was ...

It is clear that as demand for minerals surges due to green energy transition, asteroids could offer a virtually limitless ...

open image in gallery Image captured by Rover-1B, and provided by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) shows the surface of asteroid Ryugu (Jaxa via AP) In 2018, Japan made history by ...

The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth. However, scientists still ...

A sample from the asteroid Ryugu, brought back to Earth by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft, has been found to host Earth-based microorganisms, showcasing the incredible adaptability of terrestrial life.

It's a question that has intrigued researchers and enthusiasts for decades. The latest study conducted on a sample from asteroid Ryugu, brought back by the Hayabusa 2 mission, provides insight into ...

Asteroid Ryugu, formed billions of years ago, was shaped by processes in the early solar system, including freeze-thaw cycles that fractured its rocks and allowed water to alter its composition.

Nov. 6, 2024 — Tiny grains from asteroid Ryugu are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago. The findings suggest the ...