Advertisement

New Study Suggests Lightning May Have Sparked Life On Earth

02:53
Download Audio
Resume

Scientists thought that a key ingredient for life must have come to early Earth from meteorites. A new study, however, suggests a surprising alternative source: lightning strikes.

NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce has the story.

This segment aired on March 31, 2021.

Related:

Advertisement

More from Here & Now

Listen Live
Close