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• Scientists reveal solar system's oldest molecular fluids could hold the key to early life
• Scientists have modeled Mars climate to understand habitability
• Hayabusa2 reveals more secrets from Ryugu
• Giant meteorite impacts formed parts of the Moon's crust, new evidence shows
• Even animals benefit from social distance to prevent disease, research shows
• Scientists create new recipe for single-atom transistors
• Scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype

Scientists reveal solar system's oldest molecular fluids could hold the key to early life Posted: 11 May 2020 12:49 PM PDT Scientists have analyzed a meteorite atom by atom to reveal the chemistry and acidity of the earliest fluids in the solar system. By finding evidence of sodium-rich alkaline water in the Tagish Lake meteorite, this new study suggests amino acids could have formed rapidly on the parent asteroid, opening the door for the early evolution of microbial life.

Scientists have modeled Mars climate to understand habitability Posted: 11 May 2020 11:21 AM PDT Scientists have modeled the atmosphere of Mars to help determine that salty pockets of water present on the Red Planet are likely not habitable by life as we know it on Earth. The team helped allay planetary protection concerns about contaminating potential Martian ecosystems.

Hayabusa2 reveals more secrets from Ryugu Posted: 11 May 2020 08:25 AM PDT In February and July of 2019, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft briefly touched down on the surface of near-Earth asteroid Ryugu. The readings it took with various instruments at those times have given researchers insight into the physical and chemical properties of the 1-kilometer-wide asteroid. These findings could help explain the history of Ryugu and other asteroids, as well as the solar system at large.

Giant meteorite impacts formed parts of the Moon's crust, new evidence shows Posted: 11 May 2020 08:25 AM PDT New research on a rock collected by the Apollo 17 astronauts has revealed evidence for a mineral phase that can only form above 2300 °C. Such temperatures are uniquely achieved in melt sheets following a meteorite impact, allowing the researchers to link the 4.33-billion-year-old crystal to an ancient collision on the Moon. The study opens the door for many of the more complex rocks on the Moon to have formed in these destructive environments.

Even animals benefit from social distance to prevent disease, research shows Posted: 11 May 2020 06:29 AM PDT Researchers have uncovered evidence about the importance of maintaining physical distance to minimize the spread of microbes among individuals. Monkeys were observed in the wild to understand what role genetics, diet, social groupings and distance in a social network play when it comes to the microbes found inside an animal's gut.

Scientists create new recipe for single-atom transistors Posted: 11 May 2020 06:29 AM PDT Researchers have developed a step-by-step recipe to produce single-atom transistors.

Scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype Posted: 08 May 2020 12:59 PM PDT Physicists have invented a new radar prototype that utilizes quantum entanglement as a method of object detection. This successful integration of quantum mechanics into our everyday devices could significantly impact the biomedical and security industries.

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