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More Water Out There — Ice Found On an Asteroid

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. Damn! That Michelle Obama has some strong arms! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    http://www.popcultureattack.com/Images/mayday.jpg

    And here all this time I thought all the press fawning over her sausage arms was just rich white angst-filled liberals' way of trying to make up for slavery...