In a star system far, far away—well, about 1,300 light-years from here—a young star just spilled the chemical tea on the origins of life. V883 Orionis, a fiery infant star surrounded by a swirling ...

The molecules that form the building blocks to life may be far more common in space than once thought, according researchers ...

Complex organic molecules found floating around a distant protostar could mean that space is far richer in life's precursors than scientists assumed.

The most significant molecules found are ethylene glycol and glyconitrize—both of which are ingredients for compounds in DNA ...

New University of South Australia research is providing evidence of biological triggers of oil production in oats, a discovery that will help processing and potentially drive further demand for ...