Organic compounds found on comet could give rise to new life
Scientists have discovered that the comet, Churyumov-Gerasimenko 67P, is sprinkled with the ingredients for life. Organic compounds were discovered by the lander, Philae, after it made touchdown on the comet last November.(1) Philae didn’t make a smooth landing, however. The probe accidentally veered off course two hours before landing. Once the probe descended onto the Read More
