Asgard archaea may have led to the evolution of eukaryotic life ETH Zurich researchers identify actin and microtubule ...

A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science, Tokyo, has uncovered a surprising role for calcium in shaping life's earliest molecular ...

Astronomers may have discovered how water originated in the universe, challenging existing theories on star formation.

Along with nitrogen and carbon, phosphorus is an essential element for life on Earth. It is a central component of molecules ...

When scientists look to the skies for clues about life's origins, water is one of the first things they seek. Life, as it's ...

One of these things is to do with anytime some academic type puts an oil painting in an X-ray machine or something like that ...

There are several theories concerning the origin of Cecil Miller’s nickname “Greasy.” Many of those notions are probably ...

In this article, we continue our discussion on parallel worlds, building upon last week’s article. We explore the scientific origins of the ...

The building blocks of life on Earth may have been fueled by tiny sparks hopping between water droplets.

While previous studies say volcanic or atmospheric lightning may have triggered chemical reactions that created organic ...

Scientists say that in order for life to emerge, Earth needs organic compounds which include nitrogen and carbon. However, ...

We may be starting to get a grasp on what kick-started life on Earth – and it could help us search for it on other planets ...