A doctoral student recreated a tiny piece of the universe in a bottle to investigate the chemistry that led to life on Earth.

A UT San Antonio-led international research team has identified chitin, the primary organic component of modern crab shells ...

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In a peer-reviewed analysis, scientists quantify amino acids before and after our “ last universal common ancestor .” The ...

Members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee voted to approve a NASA authorization bill this week, advancing ...

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Over the past 85 years, the Flash stories have advanced concepts and themes that have pushed the boundaries of what can be done in comics.

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Life on Earth may have started with a molecule that still runs our cells today. As researchers probe ribonucleic acid in the ...

Artist Charlie Kuizinas has dreamed up a world of whimsical critters living their best life in bright, bold local landmarks. ...