Researchers find a possible solution to 'faint young sun paradox' in primordial asteroid impacts
Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 06:01
in Astronomy & Space
In the first billion years of Earth's history, the planet was bombarded by primordial asteroids, while a faint sun provided much less heat. A Southwest Research Institute-led team posits that this tumultuous beginning may have ultimately fostered life on Earth, particularly in terms of sustaining liquid water.