Meteorites and the Origin of Life: Uncovering the Key Molecules

The video explores the role of extraterrestrial compounds, particularly phosphonates found in meteors and comets, in the origin of life on Earth. It highlights the 1992 discovery of phosphonates in a meteorite and ongoing research by universities to link these compounds to interstellar sources, suggesting their significance in the early development of life.

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