NASA's Osiris-Rex returns samples from asteroid Bennu, hinting asteroids seeded life on Earth.

NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft has returned samples from asteroid Bennu, containing the building blocks of life and remnants of an ancient water world. These findings suggest asteroids may have played a key role in seeding life on Earth, as the essential ingredients were likely mixed with water early on. Further analysis by 60 labs worldwide will help to better understand these implications.

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