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The surprising new idea behind what sparked life on Earth

Last updated: March 15, 2025 1:56 pm
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Sparks between water droplets may have started life as we know it

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The origin of life on Earth has long been a topic of fascination and scientific inquiry. Recent research suggests that the first molecules necessary for life may have been created through tiny flickers of “microlightning” between water droplets, sparking essential chemical reactions.

Stanford University’s Richard Zare and his team have shed light on a previously elusive aspect of the origin of life. While early Earth’s atmosphere lacked the necessary carbon-nitrogen bonds for organic molecule formation, Zare’s experiments demonstrate that water droplets, when exposed to a mix of gases, can generate organic molecules without the need for external electricity sources.

The phenomenon, known as microlightning, occurs when oppositely charged water droplets collide, creating flashes of electricity that initiate chemical reactions. These reactions lead to the formation of organic molecules crucial for life, such as hydrogen cyanide, glycine, and uracil.

Veronica Vaida of the University of Colorado Boulder remarks on the significance of this discovery, highlighting the role of water in the origin of life and the implications for understanding prebiotic chemistry. The findings suggest that microlightning could have been abundant in early Earth’s water-rich environments, driving the processes necessary for life to emerge.

Moreover, the study raises intriguing possibilities for the search for extraterrestrial life, emphasizing the importance of water in creating conditions conducive to chemical reactions essential for life. By exploring environments where water droplets collide, scientists may uncover clues to the presence of life beyond Earth.

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Overall, Zare’s research offers a new perspective on the role of water and electrical phenomena in the origins of life, presenting a compelling argument for how the building blocks of life may have been formed billions of years ago.

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