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Comets likely did not seed life on early Earth, new research suggests

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New research indicates that comets were likely not the source of life's building blocks on early Earth. This finding challenges previous theories that suggested extraterrestrial objects played a crucial role in seeding our planet with the necessary components for life to emerge. The study, published in Nature Astronomy, analyzed various celestial bodies and their potential to deliver organic molecules. AI

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Comets likely did not seed life on early Earth, new research suggests

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    ‘One-In-A-Million’ Comets May Not Have Seeded Life On Earth

    New research suggests comets probably didn’t bring the building blocks of life to early Earth after all.

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