
A long-held scientific theory proposes that comets deposited the essential molecules for life on Earth to begin. Researchers at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Astronomy suggest that the same concept could help us pinpoint other planets where life might also evolve.
"It's an exciting time, being able to combine advances in astronomy and chemistry to study some of the most fundamental questions of all," said Richard Anslow, first author of the paper, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society A.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة New Year 2024 من BBC Science Focus.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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