Life's origins may result from low-energy electron reactions in space
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 10:31
in Astronomy & Space
New findings from a systematic study demonstrate that early building blocks of life may be produced when low-energy (< 20 eV) electrons interact with cosmic (interstellar, planetary, and cometary) ices. This work adds crucial data to the study of the 'chemistry of the heavens.'