By: Dr. Steven Benner and Nicole Willett For many years, scientists have considered the model that life originated on Mars and was transported to Earth, rather than originating on Earth. This model turns on answers to the question: What molecular structures are necessary for biology to “switch on”, moving from an inanimate state to a
Read MoreBy: Nicole Willett Imagine a shapeless infinite area of subatomic particles. All of the particles slowly started to be attracted to each other. Over millions of years clumps of particles formed and even coalesced into molecules and compounds. After millions more years the compounds formed into small objects, probably pebbles. After a billion years or
Read Moreby: Nicole Willett Becoming a space faring civilization is the goal of millions of Earthlings. If one pays attention to the universe around him, it is impossible to deny its ability to cause breathtaking humility. We long to explore, to expand, to go out and touch a piece of another planetary body. This longing is what
Read Moreby: Nicole Willett An enormous amount of coverage regarding a human mission to Mars has recently inundated our televisions and the Internet. Some people are skeptical and others are on board and ready for humanity to take that step. Many organizations are planning a human mission to Mars. SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been quoted as saying he
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