A study suggests ancient hot springs, like Yellowstone's, may have supported reactions crucial for the birth of life on our planet.
The question of where life on Earth began has long puzzled scientists, but new research suggests that ancient hot springs, similar to the ones in Yellowstone National Park, may have played a crucial role in the emergence of life.Hot springs, which are heated by volcanic activity beneath the Earth's surface, are rich in minerals, including iron sulfides. These minerals have been linked to early chemical reactions that could have sparked the formation of life.
The team simulated the conditions of ancient hot springs using a custom-built chamber and found that iron sulfides were capable of producing methanol, a key byproduct of carbon fixation.The production of methanol increased when exposed to visible light and higher temperatures, conditions that would have been present in early Earth's hot springs.
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