Tag Archives: Extraterrestrial Life

This X-ray image reveals the presence of magnesium (red), calcium (green), and aluminum (blue) within the Murchison meteorite, an exceedingly ancient carbonaceous chondrite that dates back more than 4.55 billion years. This meteorite contains primitive minerals that condensed from the solar nebula, as well as water and intricate organic molecules. Among its remarkable contents are over 70 types of amino acids.
1970: The Cosmic Search for Life – Insights from Meteorites

The discovery of amino acids in the Murchison meteorite supports the notion that life's essential molecules are prevalent throughout the universe, underscoring the potential for extraterrestrial life

Morning Glory Pool, located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, is a hot spring with vibrant colors along its outer edges. These colors result from a diverse community of hyperthermophilic bacteria that can thrive in the extreme high-temperature conditions of the spring, which can exceed 176°F (80°C).
1967: Exploring Extremophiles – Unveiling Life in Earth’s Extreme Environments

Thomas Brock's discovery of extremophiles revolutionized our understanding of life's potential in extreme environments, influencing the search for extraterrestrial life

c. 4.54 Billion BCE: The Birth of Earth – A Journey Through Time and Space

Delves into Earth's formation approximately 4.54 billion years ago and its unique characteristics as a geological, atmospheric, and biological entity. It explores Earth's dynamic structure, life-supporting conditions, and the ongoing quest to find other habitable [...]