A Comparative Study of Microscopic Entities in Rocks

ISBN-13: 9786207998463 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 88 str.

Juan Manuel González Castaño; Arcángel Montes Ortiz; Ricardo Rangel Martínez

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Are we alone? A groundbreaking discovery in a Colombian rock sample challenges our understanding of life's origins. A Comparative Study of Microscopic Entities in Rocks: Implications for Panspermia and the Origin of Life introduces microchondrules-unique spherical structures unlike any known terrestrial organisms. Could life be more than an Earth-bound phenomenon? The authors present compelling evidence for a non-terrestrial origin, shaking conventional wisdom. The book showcases high-resolution scanning electron microscopy images, detailed chemical analyses revealing unusual elemental compositions, and a bold new taxonomic proposal. It also draws fascinating parallels with stratospheric samples and micrometeorites, fueling the ongoing debate on panspermia. Could these microchondrules be extraterrestrial seeds of life? This study invites readers to question long-held assumptions and explore the possibility of alternative biogenesis. Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the unknown-where science meets the mystery of life beyond Earth.