We report the first detection in the interstellar medium (ISM) of a C 2 H 5 O 2 N isomer: syn-
glycolamide (NH 2 C (O) CH 2 OH). The exquisite sensitivity at sub-mK levels of an …

Simple Summary Organic matter is an integral part of all living things on our planet, but
abiotic (not relating to life) organic matter can be found throughout the Solar System within …

The origin of life (OoL) has always been a mysterious and challenging topic that puzzles
human beings. Clay minerals have unique properties and wide distribution in early Earth …

We report primordial aqueous alteration signatures in water-soluble organic molecules from
the carbonaceous asteroid (162173) Ryugu by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft of JAXA. Newly …

Most stars, including the Sun, are born in rich stellar clusters containing massive stars.
Therefore, the study of the chemical reservoir of massive star-forming regions is crucial to …

The pursuit of understanding the origins of life (OoL) on and off Earth and the search for
extraterrestrial life (ET) are central aspects of astrobiology. Despite the considerable efforts …

Oxidoreductases play crucial roles in electron transfer during biological redox reactions.
These reactions are not exclusive to protein-based biocatalysts; nano-size (< 100 nm), fine …

Sunlight has long served as primary energy source on our planet, shaping the behavior of
living organisms. Extensive research has been dedicated to unraveling the evolutionary …

The dwarf planet Ceres has been proven to be a world with an extraordinary diversity of
chemical species formed in aqueous environments. Dantu crater, being one of the largest …

Hydrated asteroids are likely to be main source of water for the terrestrial planets. The
controls on the extent of asteroid hydration, however, are poorly understood. Here we report …