Meteorites discovered to carry interstellar carbon

[RyanJ]

We have all heard the theory that life may have originated somewhere else in the universe and then came to Earth on the back of a comet -- well, this may be partially true.

 

Researchers used a microscopic imaging technique have shown that some meteorites can and do contain simple organic compunds, some up to 7%!

 

Could this mean life came from or was kick-started by an asteroid? This we don't yet know but the possibility is there.

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/05/060505192530.htm

 

- Ryan Jones

[Forensicmad]

Wow, maybe the beginning of our existance in a little piece of rock.

 

Or perhaps, it could be a message from an alien civilisation indicating their presence by sending out the building blocks of thier life. (You never know )

 

Very interesting nonetheless