origin of life

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Close-up of plant micropropagation experiment in test tubes showcasing biotechnology.

The Miller-Urey Experiment: Did a Flask Crack the Origin of Life?

The Miller-Urey experiment made amino acids from scratch in 1953. Learn the apparatus, the 2008 reanalysis that found 22 amino acids, and today's atmosphere debate.

Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·16 min

Scientist in laboratory examining samples with a microscope, surrounded by colorful petri dishes.

Science

Origin of Life: How Life Began on Earth

How did chemistry become biology? Origin of life explained: Miller-Urey, the RNA world, hydrothermal vents, LUCA, and the questions science has not settled.

Editorial Team·May 16, 2026·25 min

A breathtaking view of the Milky Way galaxy captured from Ephangweni, showcasing a clear, star-filled night sky.

Space

What Is Astrochemistry? The Molecules of Space and Life's Cosmic Origins

Astrochemistry studies how molecules form and survive in space, from H₂ in dark clouds to amino acids and nucleobases in meteorites and returned asteroid samples.

Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·17 min