'Chemical gardens' could hold the key to understanding the origins of life on Earth
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 10:31
in Physics & Chemistry
The "chemical garden," a school classroom chemistry experiment, in which beautiful plant-like structures sprout in a test tube, has become the linchpin for real-world scientific experiments that aim to shed light on the origins of life on Earth. Those Gardens of Eden and a "battery" that could have kick-started life are the topic of a story in the current edition of Chemical & Engineering News.