112. The Science of Asteroids

Where did life on Earth all begin? It's one of science's most pondered questions, and new research shows that asteroids may have played an important role in the creation of the first cell. Luke explains the findings and how the scientists behind the discovery gathered a pristine uncontaminated sample of an asteroid to test.

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Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'