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In 2016, a family in Illinois thought that a meteorite had hit their backyard. They called up the geology department at nearby Wheaton College to say that

Lighting striking the surface of planet Earth billions of years ago may have unlocked the phosphorus necessary for the creation of DNA, cells and bones, a new study has revealed. Researchers at Yale and the University of Leeds say the essential spark may have taken a quintillion - a number with 30 zeroes - lightning strikes over a billion years.  They say these 'bolts from the blue unlocked the phosphorus necessary for the creation of biomolecules that would be the basis of life on the planet.' Phosphorus is a key ingredient necessary for the formation of life - but it was not easily accessi...

Lightning strikes may have supplied a key ingredient that allowed life to emerge on early Earth, according to a new study of "fossilized" lightning.

Lightning may have sparked life on Earth, study finds

Life began with a lightning bolt that zapped Earth, bombshell study suggests According to a new study from University of Leeds and Yale researchers, may have began on Earth with a lightning bolt. It may have provided chemicals needed for life Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include reco...