Cosmic Collisions Shaped Earth's Habitability and Life
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WIRED
Scientists suggest that a collision between proto-Earth and a Mars-sized body called Theia not only formed Earth but also delivered essential volatile elements like water, creating conditions conducive to life. Recent research indicates Earth was initially dry and hot, with the impact providing the chemical richness necessary for life's emergence, although water alone did not trigger life.