What Mold on the ISS Tells Us About The Origins of Life

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Did life on Earth come from elsewhere in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the discovery of mold in the ISS and what it means for panspermia theory. Are we accidentally sending Earth life into deep space or sending it back from wence in came?

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Where Did Life on Earth Come From?
02:40 - Surviving on the ISS
04:40 - Testing Panspermia
07:28 - Surviving in Deep Space
08:45 - Closing

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