How Comets May Be Seeding Life Across the Universe #space #sciencetime #comets

How Comets May Be Seeding Life Across the Universe #space #sciencetime #comets Subscribe to Science Time: https://www.youtube.com/sciencetime24 Recent research indicates comets bouncing between planets might spread life across the universe. Scientists from the University of Cambridge suggest that comets, which possibly brought life to Earth, could similarly deliver organic ingredients to exoplanets. Their models show how these comets could survive impacts in systems with closely packed planets, potentially seeding life. This theory, bolstered by the discovery of prebiotic molecules in comets like glycine, opens new avenues in the search for extraterrestrial life, particularly in densely packed planetary systems. However, challenges arise in systems around red dwarf stars due to higher impact velocities. This study offers a novel perspective on the origins of life in the universe.