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In the Beginning: More early clues for life at home, out there

By Ron Cowen

- More than 2 years ago

Astronomers have just moved closer to understanding how the raw ingredients for life may have arisen on Earth as well as on planets light-years beyond the solar system.

GASSY ORGANICS. Astronomers have detected methane in the atmosphere of the hot, Jupiter-like planet circling HD 189733, depicted here in an artist’s simulation.