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New Models Challenge Idea That Comets Seeded Early Earth With Organics

New Models Challenge Idea That Comets Seeded Early Earth With Organics

Fresh modeling indicates organic molecules on comets would likely not survive the impacts needed to deliver them to Earth. The findings cast doubt on a long-standing hypothesis and refocus attention on alternative pathways for life’s building blocks.

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Did comets bring building blocks of life to Earth? Scientists aren't so sure anymore

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