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The Physics of Cold Water May Have Jump-Started Complex Life (www.wired.com)

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Extreme heat (floor vents at the bottom of the ocean) is the prevailing theory for start of life on earth. Would be fascinating if the opposite temperature becomes the main theory for the start of complex life.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I wouldn't say prevailing theory, surface water bodies are also in the mix. Also this article is in regards to multicellular life, not the very beginning of life.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

I could see the logic in that(not sure if it's true lol). Like, extreme heat to have a cconstant and complex mix of chemical interactions occuring, but then once they've formed something, cooler temps help focus long term stability. No idea if that works or not or just sounds good tho.