What Mold on the ISS Tells Us About The Origins of Life

Right now, you can try Bitdefender Premium Security FREE for 90 days.Get your Bitdefender Premium Security plan for FREE today at bitdefend.me/StarTalk Did life on Earth come from elsewhere in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the discovery of mold in the ISS and what it means for panspermia theory. Are we accidentally sending Earth life into deep space or sending it back from wence in came? Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Where Did Life on Earth Come From? 02:40 - Surviving on the ISS 04:40 - Testing Panspermia 07:28 - Surviving in Deep Space 08:45 - Closing Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson