Lightning Sparks Life; Oscar Best Original Song Nominees

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English - March 31, 2021 17:08 - 43 minutes - ★★★★ - 703 ratings
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Scientists thought that a key ingredient for life must have come to early Earth from meteorites. But as NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce reports, a new study suggests a surprising alternative source: lightning strikes. And, we take our annual look at the nominees for the Oscar's Best Original Song with Variety film music writer Jon Burlingame.