Skip to main content

TED-Ed

Could comets be the source of life on Earth? - Justin Dowd

134,210 Views

6,128 Questions Answered

TEDEd Animation

Let’s Begin…

While comets were historically thought to be ill omens of war and famine, recent science has revealed that these celestial wonders actually contain amino acids, the building blocks of life on Earth. Justin Dowd explores the implications of this magnificent discovery.

Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.


About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

Educator
Justin Dowd
Animator
Justin Dowd
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Narrator
Pen-Pen Chen

More from Out Of This World