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112. The Science of Asteroids

Where did life on Earth all begin? It's one of science's most pondered questions, and new research shows that asteroids may have played an important role in the creation of the first cell. Luke explains the findings and how the scientists behind the discovery gathered a pristine uncontaminated sample of an asteroid to test.

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07.00 30 Mar 2023


112. The Science of Asteroids



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07.00 30 Mar 2023


Where did life on Earth all begin? It's one of science's most pondered questions, and new research shows that asteroids may have played an important role in the creation of the first cell. Luke explains the findings and how the scientists behind the discovery gathered a pristine uncontaminated sample of an asteroid to test.


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