"Unveiling the Enigmatic Composition of Asteroid Bennu: A Puzzle for Scientists"

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Composition of Asteroid Bennu: A Puzzle for Scientists"
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Scientists studying the material collected from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft have found evidence of hydrated, organic-rich remnants from the early solar system. The material is rich in carbon and organic molecules, and initial spectroscopy analysis shows a dominant spectral signature in blue, suggesting the presence of more water than expected. The material also contains high amounts of magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus, which puzzles the scientists. Further analysis and investigation are needed to understand the nature of this unusual material.

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