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Featured Scientists

Studying Life’s Origins

Several scientists associated with Chicago and The Field Museum have helped shed light on the age of the Earth and the origins of life. Select from the list below to learn more about each scientist’s work.

Dr. Meenakshi Wadwha
Meteorites are another possibility for the origins of life on Earth. Meet Field Museum scientist Dr. Meenakshi Wadwha, who studies the oldest rocks on Earth—and beyond.

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Dr. Stanley Miller
Learn more about Dr. Stanley Miller, a University of Chicago professor who made history with a groundbreaking experiment on life’s origins.


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