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Panspermia

Introduction

Panspermia is the theory that life exists throughout the universe and was “seeded” on Earth from space. Some conspiracies claim this fact is hidden by governments or scientific elites.

Origins

First proposed by Greek philosophers, panspermia was developed scientifically by Svante Arrhenius in the early 20th century. Today, it fascinates both scientists and UFO enthusiasts.

Key Examples

  • Theory that meteorites or comets delivered life to Earth.
  • Claims of microbial life found on Mars or the moon.
  • Links to “ancient astronaut” and directed panspermia theories.

Critical Analysis

No direct evidence supports panspermia, but it remains a subject of legitimate debate in astrobiology.

Influential Literature: Pro & Contra