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  • Scientists may have discovered unexpected cosmic origin of Earth's water

    11/30/2021 10:09:39 PM PST · by blueplum · 34 replies
    CNET ^ | 30 November 2021 | Monisha Ravisetti
    Five billion years ago, the universe was Earth-less. It remained that way till a vast number of asteroids smashed together and compacted into a giant rocky orb. But that raises a question: The Earth's surface is 70% water, so where'd the liquid come from? A long-standing theory is that a water-rich class of asteroids, called carbonaceous or C-type asteroids, could've pelted the Earth during its creation and brought along water. There's a caveat though, and the C-type asteroids may be only half the story....
  • Woman sues NASA for ownership of vial of space dust

    06/12/2018 3:41:32 PM PDT · by DUMBGRUNT · 10 replies
    The Register ^ | 12 June 2018 | Katyanna Quach
    A woman has sued NASA, claiming to be the rightful owner of a small vial of moon dust supposedly given to her by Neil Armstrong. The US under Barack Obama passed a law in 2012 that gives astronauts full ownership rights to artifacts collected during space missions.