We may be starting to get a grasp on what kick-started life on Earth – and it could help us search for it on other planets ...

While previous studies say volcanic or atmospheric lightning may have triggered chemical reactions that created organic ...

5/5 Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.

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