1953 spark-discharge synthesis of amino acids from CH4 + NH3 + H2 + H2O. Showed prebiotic organic synthesis is plausible under reducing-atmosphere conditions. Modern atmosphere model: less reducing.
1953 spark-discharge synthesis of amino acids from CH4 + NH3 + H2 + H2O. Showed prebiotic organic synthesis is plausible under reducing-atmosphere conditions. Modern atmosphere model: less reducing.