Asteroids: The Spark of Life?

Overview

Imagine a time when Earth was a molten, volcanic wasteland, constantly bombarded by colossal asteroids. We’ve long feared these cosmic impacts as destroyers of life – just ask the dinosaurs – but what if they were the key to our very existence? Explore a revolutionary new 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 that the very objects once thought to extinguish life might have actually sparked it.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 21, 2026

Original language

English

Production

PBS,Nova,NOVA

Cast

Mercer Boffey

Director

Ruth Berry

Writer

Ruth Berry

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38989837