Life on Earth came from inside the Solar System, new Nasa study proposes
A NASA-supported study published in Science Advances suggests that essential life-building elements like phosphorus and nitrogen originated in the inner Solar System. Researchers analyzed ancient meteorites to determine that Jupiter's formation acted as a gravitational barrier, influencing the distribution of these elements.
Why it matters
Understanding the origins of life-essential elements provides critical insight into how Earth became habitable and how planetary systems evolve.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 4, 2026 11:59 IST A new Nasa-supported study has shed fresh light on one of science’s biggest mysteries: how Earth acquired the ingredients necessary for life.
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