Could comets be the source of life on Earth? - Justin Dowd
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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.
For the first time in history Earth-like planets are known to orbit one of every five stars in the galaxy. Organic molecules are sprinkled throughout solar systems in comets and asteroids. Given these new discoveries, do you think life exists on other planets?
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- Educator Justin Dowd
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