A tiny universe in a bottle reveals clues to the origins of life
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Lab-made cosmic dust that mimics spaceborne, carbon-rich material is another data point that prebiotic chemistry is more common and complex than we once assumed. For space and astrochemistry teams, it’s a reminder that in vitro models are catching up fast—design your missions assuming richer organic baselines, not sterile rocks.
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