Episode

Lightning Could've Zapped Life Into Existence on Earth

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Bright Side Universe
Published
May 23, 2026
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728
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Summary

How did life begin on Earth? Today life has spread over every inch of our planet, but it wasn't always so. When the planet was formed, it was a rock. What brought it to life? There're many versions and theories about the origin of life on Earth, let's get to know the latest. New research suggests that lightning strikes could have played a crucial role in sparking life on our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices