A meteorite that landed in Britain last year could hold vital clues to how life on Earth was formed.
An analysis of the space rock, which landed in the town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, has revealed that it contains 11 per cent water and two per cent carbon.
Researchers claim that their findings, published in the journal Science Advances, show that asteroids played an important role in “delivering the ingredients needed to kickstart oceans and life”.
Dr. Luke Daly, of the University of Glasgow, said: “One of the biggest questions asked of the scientific community is how did we get here?
“This analysis on the Winchcombe meteorite gives insight into how the Earth came to have water – the source of so much life.
“Researchers will continue to work on this specimen for years to come, unlocking more secrets into the origins of our solar system.”
Source: Bang Showbiz
