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Weird ring-shaped molecule on Titan could be a building block to life

Weird ring-shaped molecule on Titan could be a building block to life

30 October 2020

An unexpected molecule spotted in the atmosphere of Saturn’s moon Titan has never been seen on any planet or moon before – it may help form the building blocks of life
Ancient ice beneath the surface of comet 67P is softer than candyfloss

Ancient ice beneath the surface of comet 67P is softer than candyfloss

28 October 2020

When the Philae lander arrived at comet 67P, its harpoons didn't deploy as planned and it bounced across the surface, revealing ice that is softer than the foam on coffee

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