Organic Compounds Found on Asteroid Ryugu: Revolutionary Discovery
A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed exciting new information about the asteroid Ryugu. An international team of scientists from Japan, Germany, and the US have analyzed samples collected from Ryugu and discovered that it is rich in organic carbon, a key component in the formation of life. The findings suggest that Ryugu could have been a source of organic molecules that have been delivered to Earth, possibly seeding the planet with the necessary ingredients to start life. The team also found signs of amino acids, which are building blocks of proteins, and other complex organic molecules. These findings have implications for the origin of life and may help us understand the evolution of our solar system.
source: Phys.org