Could comets be the source of life on Earth? - Justin Dowd
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While comets were historically thought to be ill omens of war and famine, recent science has revealed that these celestial wonders actually contain amino acids, the building blocks of life on Earth. Justin Dowd explores the implications of this magnificent discovery.
Do you think the pursuit of knowledge in comets, planets and science is worth the cost and effort, why?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Justin Dowd
- Animator Justin Dowd
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Narrator Pen-Pen Chen
