528: We Are the Aliens | Life's Interstellar Journey to Earth: Panspermia

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

05-02-2024 • 40 mins

Imagine the possibility that life on Earth didn't start here, but arrived from the vastness of space. We explore the captivating concept of panspermia, which suggests microbes traveling across the cosmos could be the ancestors of all life on our planet.

This journey takes us through the scientific arguments supporting this idea, and the skepticism it faces. We'll also discuss how recent discoveries in space exploration and biology are reshaping our understanding of life's origins.

The notion challenges our perspective on humanity's place in the universe. Join us as we navigate this intriguing and potentially revolutionary idea, opening doors to a new understanding of our cosmic neighborhood.

You Might Like

Happy Place
Happy Place
Fearne Cotton
Uncanny
Uncanny
BBC Radio 4
Life with Nat
Life with Nat
Keep It Light Media
Miss Me?
Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
The Girls Bathroom
The Girls Bathroom
Sophia & Cinzia
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
Dad V Girls After Hours
Dad V Girls After Hours
The Fellas Studios
Am I the Jerk?
Am I the Jerk?
youtube.com/amithejerk
Modern Wisdom
Modern Wisdom
Chris Williamson
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast