The Ingredients for Life in Space

Hank Green discusses a discovery by scientists that amino acids, essential for life, can form anywhere in the solar system, suggesting potential for life beyond Earth. The study simulated comet impacts, forming amino acids on icy surfaces. While this raises hopes for life on icy worlds like Europa, Mars shows no methane, a life indicator. Despite this, the search for life continues, with the possibility of discovering new life forms.

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