Where To Stream NOVA Season 53 Episode 1
Asteroids Spark of Life?
- Aired January 21, 2026
- 57 Min
- Rated 9.6
- Number 20 Of 294 Rated Episodes
Imagine a time when Earth was a molten, volcanic wasteland, heavily bombarded by colossal asteroids. We've long feared these cosmic impacts as destroyers of life, but what if they were the key to our very existence? Explore a revolutionary theory suggesting that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients – water, minerals, and energy – needed for life to ignite on our planet. Discover how scientists are unearthing evidence from lunar rocks and ancient impact craters, revealing...