Chapter
The Mysterious Meteorite Controversy
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The discovery of a meteorite containing possible evidence of extraterrestrial life led to the creation of astrobiology, a well-funded field, but the jury is still out on whether the evidence is valid.
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The discovery of the Murchison meteorite in 1969 led to the creation of the field of astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth.
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astrobiology
Summary
The discovery of the Murchison meteorite in 1969 led to the creation of the field of astrobiology and the search for life beyond Earth. While the debate surrounding the meteorite's potential evidence of extraterrestrial life continues, it remains one of the most significant scientific discoveries in human history.