How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don't yet fully understand the precise chemical steps that ...

The earliest days of Earth held secrets that scientists are still trying to uncover. One of the greatest mysteries is how life began. A key part of the answer lies in a rare element: phosphorus. This ...

For centuries, humanity has pondered one of the greatest mysteries: how did life begin on Earth? Traditional theories have pointed to chemical reactions in Earth's early oceans, deep-sea hydrothermal ...

The mystery of how life on Earth originated , and whether it exists elsewhere in the universe, are "the raison d’être of space exploration", said Louis Friedman, co-founder of the Planetary Society.

Iron sulfides, common in ancient hydrothermal vents, may have played a crucial role in creating life on Earth. These minerals could have helped form the basic molecules needed for life, new research ...