Interview - Dr. Bruce Damer on the Origins of Life and on new Volcanism Discovery on Mars

Listen Now to Dr. Bruce Damer 12.05.2022

One of our science stories this week is about new discoveries of more recent volcanism on Mars, suggesting that a warmer climate there may have led to the creation of life there. We speak with evolutionary scientist Bruce Damer about the significance of these latest discoveries.  He also brings us up-to-date with his latest work with David Deamer and Francesca Carey, on the introduction of a new concept, ‘urability,’ a property of planets that can support the beginnings of life as we understand it. Bruce also speaks of his origin of life work at the Fly Hot Springs, a place we know, curiously, from visits to Burningman, and how AI can play a role in understanding our biological evolution. Enjoy!