Comets can contain all six of the most important elements for life on Earth, according to new research. For the first time, scientists say they've discovered evidence of solid phosphorus on a ...

Unless you're a real science geek, chances are you never knew these eight elements even existed. Nonetheless, many of them form the foundations of modern life. Here's a sample of the elements you ...

These are elements that are made through various processes in the Universe, but are essential to life in a variety of ways. The astrobiological periodic table. Image credit: Charles Cockell, via ...