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Did the molecules that make up life ride to earth on an asteroid? Planetary scientists Jessica Barnes and Phil Bland join Brian Greene to discuss NASA's recent rendezvous with Bennu, a near earth asteroid, seeking insight into the origins of life. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.Learn More

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Original Program Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Jessica Barnes, Phil Bland
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Do We Owe it All to Asteroids?

Did the molecules that make up life ride to earth on an asteroid? Planetary scientists Jessica Barnes and Phil Bland join Brian Greene to discuss NASA's recent rendezvous with Bennu, a near earth asteroid, seeking insight into the origins of life. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.Learn More

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Original Program Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Jessica Barnes, Phil Bland

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