Nine requirements for the origin of Earth's life: Not at the hydrothermal vent, but in a nuclear geyser system
The origin of life on Earth remains enigmatic with diverse models and debates. Here we discuss essential requirements for the first emergence of life on our planet and propose the following nine requirements: (1) an energy source (ionizing radiation and thermal energy); (2) a supply of nutrients (P,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Geoscience Frontiers |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674987118302123 |