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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

Mindbytes Jul 16, 2026

NASA Study Reveals New Jersey Meteorite That Hit Hillsborough Home Contains Hundreds of Extraterrestrial Amino Acids

NASA scientists found extraterrestrial amino acids in a rare carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, offering new clues about asteroids and the origins of life on Earth.

Linsey Smith 1 min read