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Rubin Observatory Unveils 11,000 Newly Discovered Asteroids

The validated haul previews a faster era of small‑body discovery powered by Rubin’s giant camera plus UW‑built detection software.

Hayabusa2’s Ryugu Samples Confirm All Five DNA/RNA Bases, Pointing to Space-Born Formation Clues

Ryugu Samples Contain All Five DNA and RNA Bases, Peer-Reviewed Study Finds

New Analysis Finds Asteroid Belt’s Active Mass Shrinking by 0.0088% Per Million Years

UGA Researchers Propose 'McDonough Meteorite' Name for 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Space Rock