To search for life out there, it helps to know how it started here. One of the featured articles in the latest issue of The Planetary Report explores the concept of last universal common ancestoror LUCA, an ancient population of organisms from which all life on Earth evolved. By learning more about the conditions under which life first developed on Earth, we can refine our understanding of the look for life elsewhere. Pictured: Hydrothermal vents in the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean, where life on Earth may have emerged. Image credit: RB Pedersen/Center for Geobiology.
This year, the auroras will be spread across more of the planet, so it's worth looking up. Vince Ledvina, aka Aurora Guy, joins This week's Planetary Radio to discuss the science behind the Northern and Southern Lights and what they can tell us about our Sun, our planet, and other worlds in our galaxy.
September 14 is International Moon Observation Night. Celebrate all things moon with virtual and in-person events around the world, educational resources for people of all ages, tips for observing the Moon, and much more.
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