Tag: Planetary Formation


  • Evidence of Ice Retention in Asteroid Ryugu Rocks

    Evidence of Ice Retention in Asteroid Ryugu Rocks

    Asteroid Ryugu and Its Ancient Ice Recent research led by Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Iizuka from the University of Tokyo has unveiled groundbreaking evidence regarding the asteroid Ryugu. An analysis of rock samples retrieved from this carbonaceous asteroid indicates that they held ice for over a billion years. This discovery could significantly alter our understanding of…

  • Evidence of Ice Retention in Asteroid Ryugu’s Rocks

    Evidence of Ice Retention in Asteroid Ryugu’s Rocks

    Introduction to Asteroid Ryugu Asteroid Ryugu, a carbonaceous asteroid located in the outer reaches of the solar system, has recently been the center of groundbreaking research. A study led by Associate Professor Tsutomu Iizuka from the University of Tokyo, alongside several esteemed institutions, including the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, has uncovered compelling…

  • New Insights into the Origin of Earth’s Water

    New Insights into the Origin of Earth’s Water

    Introduction to the Origin of Earth’s Water Understanding where Earth’s water originated has puzzled scientists for decades. Recent research published in the journal Nature sheds new light on this age-old question, presenting findings that suggest a more complex process than previously believed. The Research Breakthrough In a groundbreaking study, researchers investigated the isotopic composition of…