Ladakh’s bubbling springs may reveal secrets to the origin of life, and not only on Earth!

A recent study reveals that the hot springs of Ladakh’s Puga Valley may hold clues to the origin of life on Earth and potentially Mars. Indian researchers discovered ancient biomolecules, including amino acids and fatty acids, trapped within calcium carbonate deposits. This suggests that carbonate-rich systems could have played a crucial role in creating and preserving prebiotic molecules.