Comets may have delivered life's building blocks to ocean worlds

phys.org September 9, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC

A study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that impacts from comets and asteroids may have delivered essential building blocks of life to ocean worlds like Europa, Enceladus, and Titan. These bodies, which contain liquid water, could have experienced frequent and energetic impacts, creating conditions for organic chemistry. The research highlights the potential for future missions to explore these moons for signs of prebiotic chemistry and life.


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