New Cambridge study challenges theory that comets seeded life on Earth

A University of Cambridge study using computer simulations reportedly found high-speed comet impacts likely destroyed key chemicals, challenging the idea that comets delivered life's building blocks. Outlets including CNN, Mashable and Universe Today covered it on November 1.

Timeline

1. 31 Oct, 12:19 UTCCambridge simulation study reported by Times of India
2. 1 Nov, 17:50 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 1 Nov, 17:50 UTCMashable and CNN cover decades-old theory challenge

Top sources

• cometGoogle Trends
• Did comets bring life to Earth? New Cambridge study weighs inMashable
• Did comets really start life on Earth? New study challenges long-held theoryTimes of India
• Ancient Comets Carried Organic Compounds, But They Didn't Survive Crashing Into EarthUniverse Today