Author Topic: New theory for origin of life  (Read 916 times)

Offline jonnyb

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New theory for origin of life
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2002, 03:19:18 PM »
There aren't too many lightning bolts on the ocean floor...

This theory certainly lends credibility to explaining why life exists on and near thermal vents on the ocean floors, where temperatures, pressures and toxins should by definition destroy it.

Offline Kieran

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New theory for origin of life
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2002, 03:23:59 PM »
I think the secret ingredient is clay. ;)