🚀 In this episode of Science Unveiled, we explore the groundbreaking discoveries from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which has unveiled astonishing insights about asteroid Bennu. Could this ancient space rock hold the key to understanding the origins of life?🔬 Key Topics:
- The discovery of DNA and RNA building blocks in Bennu’s samples
- Evidence of past saltwater, hinting at conditions suitable for organic chemistry
- The mystery of amino acid chirality and what it reveals about life's evolution
- The implications for extraterrestrial life—are we looking in the right places?
- The risks of Bennu’s future impact with Earth and how OSIRIS-REx helps us prepare
Join us as we dive into the science that is reshaping our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. 🌍✨