origin of life hypothesis

The origin of life hypotheses attempt to explain how life began on Earth. One prominent theory is the "primordial soup" hypothesis, suggesting that life emerged from simple organic compounds in Earth's early oceans, fueled by energy from the sun, lightning, or geothermal heat. Another idea is hydrothermal vents, where minerals and heat from undersea vents may have sparked chemical reactions leading to life. Research continues to explore these theories, using laboratory experiments and studying extreme environments on Earth and other celestial bodies to understand how life could first arise.