Where Did Life Come From? (feat. PBS Space Time and Eons!)

The video explores the origins of life, starting with Julia Child's introduction to primordial soup. It discusses Stanley Miller's experiment, early theories by Darwin and others, and the concept of abiogenesis. The video delves into defining life, highlighting Schrödinger's and Darwin's contributions. It explains the RNA world hypothesis, suggesting RNA's role in early life. Theories on life's origin, including hydrothermal vents and panspermia, are examined. The video concludes with reflections on Darwin's impact and the ongoing nature of life.

What was the significance of Stanley Miller's experiment in 1952?

How did early scientists theorize about the origins of life?

What is abiogenesis?

What are the four rules for something to be considered 'alive' as mentioned in the text?

What is the central dogma of biology?

What is the chicken-and-egg problem related to the origin of life?

What role did RNA play in the early days of life according to the text?

What evidence suggests that life likely began on Earth?

How did deep-sea hydrothermal vents contribute to the origin of life?

What is the last universal common ancestor (LUCA)?