Did comets deliver life’s ingredients?
They carry rich organics and even amino acids. The idea isn’t proof—but it’s tempting.Comets: Seeds of Life—or Just Cosmic Carriers?
Clues in comet dust
NASA’s Stardust mission found the amino acid glycine in cometary dust. Other studies suggest DNA/RNA components may have formed on asteroids and comets.Comets: Seeds of Life—or Just Cosmic Carriers?
