Study suggests micrometeorites as key nitrogen source for primordial Earth

Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2023

A recent study published in 'Nature Astronomy' reveals a novel understanding of how nitrogen, an essential component for life, may have been transported to Earth during its formative years. This research, involving an international team of scientists including members from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, led by Kyoto University, points to micrometeorites as a likely source. Micrometeor