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Did the molecules that make up life ride to earth on an asteroid? Planetary scientists Jessica Barnes and Phil Bland join Brian Greene to discuss NASA's recent rendezvous with Bennu, a near earth asteroid, seeking insight into the origins of life. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Participants: Jessica Barnes Phil Bland Moderator: Brian Greene 00:00 - Introduction 03:10 - Participant Introductions 03:57 - NASA Mission: Osiris-Rex, the Beginnings 07:33 - Launch and Sample Collection 12:32 - Return to Earth and Findings 24:43 - Celestial Bodies Candidates for Water and Life in the Universe 29:45 - Upcoming Missions 32:50 - Credits - SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and "ring the bell" for all the latest videos from WSF - VISIT our Website: worldsciencefestival.com - LIKE us on Facebook: facebook.com/worldsciencefestival - FOLLOW us on Twitter: twitter.com/WorldSciFest #Briangreene #worldsciencefe...

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