Articles for tag: Astrobiology, astronomy discoveries, cosmic chemistry, Cosmic origins, early Earth, extraterrestrial materials, meteorite discovery, Origin of Life, planetary science, Space Science

The Meteorite That Contains Building Blocks of Life

The Meteorite That Contains Building Blocks of Life

Andrew Alpin

Think about this for a moment. Nearly five billion years ago, mysterious rocks from space were already carrying the essential ingredients for life as we know it. These weren’t just any rocks. They were cosmic messengers, preserving within their ancient cores the very molecules that would eventually become the foundation of every living creature on ...

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Life on Earth-like Planets: Could It Emerge Faster Than We Thought?

April Joy Jovita

A new study suggests that life may emerge rapidly on Earth-like planets once conditions become favorable. By analyzing Earth’s early history and applying Bayesian probability models, researchers propose that abiogenesis—the process by which life arises from non-living matter—could occur much faster than previously assumed. Rapid Abiogenesis on Earth Earth formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, ...