Origin of Life - Panspermia
Where did life originate?
Where did life in the universe originate? Did life begin on Earth or did it come here from somewhere else in the universe? Is Earth the only place in the universe uniquely capable of supporting life? These questions have been asked since the beginning of human intelligence. Where did we come from? The Panspermia Theory is one theory to explain how life came to be on planet Earth. Remember, it is only a theory ...
What is the Panspermia Theory?[]
Panspermia Theory suggests that life on Earth did not originate on our planet, but was transported here from somewhere else in the universe (Sonali, 2008).
Links and Resources[]
Useful links:
Recent article related to the Panspermia Theory
Origin of Life: The Panspermia Theory
Panspermia Theory and the Origin of Life
Sources:
Sonali, S. J. (2008) Origin of life: The Panspermia Theory Science in Society. Retrieved from http://scienceinsociety.northwestern.edu/content/articles/2008/research-digest/student-papers/panspermia/origin-of-life-the-panspermia-theory
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