As Philae Awakes - Where Might Life And Proto Life Hide In Our Solar System
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 17:30
in Astronomy & Space
Now that Philae has woken up, we may be on the brink of major steps forward in our understanding of comets. We already know that comets have high proportions of dust and organics - perhaps 30%. Now we'll be able to look at these close up. Why, though, do most scientists expect to find only pre-biotic chemistry in comets? Is there any chance of finding life there? Also, where else in the solar system can we look for life and prebiotic chemistry? read more