Samples from asteroid could be key to understanding how life formed on earth, says key scientist

The video discusses the receipt of a sample from the asteroid Bennu, brought back by NASA's Osiris Rex mission. The sample is significant as it may contain materials from the early solar system, including water and organic carbon, which could provide insights into how Earth became habitable. The Natural History Museum is analyzing the sample to understand its composition and the role of asteroids in delivering water to Earth. The video also covers the challenges of curating and analyzing such samples.

What minerals are believed to be present in the samples from Bennu, and why are they significant?

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How might studying the samples from Bennu help us understand the potential for life on other planets?

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