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Panspermia theory of life
Panspermia, conceptual image. Panspermia is the theory that the seeds of life on Earth, such as water and organic matter, arrived from outer space. Here, eggs impact water and crack open, releasing seeds into the water. In the theory of panspermia, impacts from comets and other bodies would do the same, kickstarting the evolution of life on Earth. Recent research, from probes such as Deep Impact in July 2005, have revealed that comets do contain water and organic materials, which lends weight to the theory. Panspermia is an ancient notion, but its leading modern proponent was the cosmologist Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001)
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This print captures the essence of the Panspermia theory, a concept that challenges our understanding of life's origins. In this conceptual image, we witness a trio of eggs impacting water and cracking open, releasing their seeds into the vast expanse. Just as these eggs release life-giving material into the water, so too does the theory propose that comets and other celestial bodies have seeded Earth with the necessary ingredients for life to evolve. Panspermia suggests that water and organic matter from outer space have played a crucial role in kickstarting life on our planet. Recent research, including findings from probes like Deep Impact in 2005, has provided evidence supporting this intriguing hypothesis. Comets have been found to contain both water and organic materials – key components for sustaining biological processes. While panspermia is an ancient notion, it was revitalized by renowned cosmologist Sir Fred Hoyle during his lifetime. His work shed light on how extraterrestrial impacts could be responsible for jumpstarting evolution here on Earth. This composite image not only sparks curiosity but also invites us to ponder our place in the cosmos. It serves as a reminder that there is still much we don't know about our own existence and encourages further exploration into astrobiology and alien research. Science Photo Library presents this thought-provoking artwork as part of its collection dedicated to expanding our understanding of the universe around us.
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