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Impact bombardment chronology of the terrestrial planets from 4.5 Ga to 3.5 Ga
R. Brasser, S. C. Werner, S. J. Mojzsis
Subsequent to the Moon's formation, late accretion to the terrestrial planets modified their silicate crusts and mantles. We combine dynamical N-body and Monte Carlo simulations to…
When did Life Likely Emerge on Earth in an RNA-First Process?
Steven A. Benner, Elizabeth A. Bell, Elisa Biondi +7
The widespread presence of ribonucleic acid (RNA) catalysts and cofactors in Earth's biosphere today suggests that RNA was the first biopolymer to support Darwinian evolution. Howe…
Mars in the aftermath of a colossal impact
Jason Man Yin Woo, Hidenori Genda, Ramon Brasser +1
The abundance of highly siderophile elements (HSEs) inferred for Mars' mantle from martian meteorites implies a Late Veneer (LV) mass addition of ~0.8 wt% with broadly chondritic c…
Onset of giant planet migration before 4480 million years ago
Stephen J. Mojzsis, Ramon Brasser, Nigel M. Kelly +2
Immediately after their formation, the terrestrial planets experienced intense impact bombardment by comets, leftover planetesimals from primary accretion, and asteroids. This temp…