Molecules, Water, and Radiant Energy: New Clues for the Origin of Life
Type: Electronic Citation Title: Molecules, Water, and Radiant Energy: New Clues for the Origin of Life Author(s): Pollack, G. H.; Figueroa, X.; Zhao, Q. Date: 2009 Abstract: We here examine the putative first step in the origin of life: the coalescence of dispersed molecules into a more condensed, organized state. Fresh evidence implies that the driving energy for this coalescence may come in a manner more direct than previously thought. The suns radiant energy separates charge in water, and this free charge demonstrably induces condensation. This condensation mechanism puts water as a central protagonist in life rather than as an incidental participant, and thereby helps explain why life requires water. Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) Journal (full): International Journal of Molecular Sciences Volume: 10 Issue: 4 Start Page: 1419 Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2680624/?report=abstract