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#ChemicalEvolution

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News Oct 8, 2026

Nobel Prize rewards chemistry that chooses one mirror image

Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai share the prize for reactions that turn a tiny imbalance into a single molecular handedness.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

Article Dec 6, 2025

New Theory of the Origins of Life and Other Minor Issues: An Interview with Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer

A scientist rethinks life’s beginnings with a testable mechanism reshaping how we understand biology, evolution, and ourselves. Bruce Damer reveals a vision that moves from volcanic pools to humanity’s future.

RU Sirius 17 min read