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More Water Out There — Ice Found On an Asteroid

Posted by timothy on from the if-it-was-only-italian-ice dept.

Matt_dk writes "For the first time, astronomers have confirmed that an asteroid contains frozen water on its surface. Analysis of asteroid 24 Themis shows evidence of water ice along with organic compounds widespread across the surface. The scientists say these new findings support the theory that asteroids brought both water and organic compounds to the early Earth, helping lay the foundation for life on the planet."

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  1. Re:Rain happens when God cries by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The fact that Yasser Arafat also received one of these should tell you all you need to know about the meaninglessness of the non-science version of this prize. Obama was nominated for this award TWO weeks into his feckless term because it's the best his fawning Euro-trash worshippers can do short of actually sucking his cock.