"Discovery of Organic Matter in Asteroid Sample"

Scientists studying samples from the Ryugu asteroid have discovered cometary organic matter, potentially providing insights into the origins of life on Earth. The samples contain melt splashes with carbonaceous materials resembling primitive organic matter, suggesting that cometary matter was transported to the near-Earth region from the outer solar system. This finding aligns with NASA's discovery of the building blocks of life on asteroid Bennu, indicating the potential for organic matter from space to have contributed to life on Earth.