Articles for tag: atmospheric chemistry, early Earth, lightning origins, origin of life, planetary science

When the First Sparks Flew: Lightning's Early Appearances

When Lightning First Struck Earth – And How It Changed Everything

  Picture yourself standing on the edge of a primordial world, where the sky crackles with electrical fury and every bolt carries the potential to birth life itself. You’re witnessing something extraordinary happening beneath your feet that would fundamentally alter the course of our planet’s destiny. The story of how lightning first transformed Earth isn’t ...

How Meteors Became Oxygen Thieves

The Meteor Shower That Changed Earth’s Atmosphere Forever

You’ve probably gazed up at a meteor shower and felt that magical connection to the cosmos, those brilliant streaks painting temporary masterpieces across the night sky. Yet what you’re witnessing is just the tiniest glimpse of a cosmic relationship that fundamentally transformed our planet billions of years ago. During Earth’s ancient past, meteor bombardments didn’t ...