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This seminar explores the effects of low-energy cosmic rays and solar particles on pristine organic matter in space. Join Dr. Riccardo Giovanni Urso from INAF-Osservatorio Astrofisico di Catania on March 4th, 2025 at 16:00 CET as he delves into the formation processes of organic molecules crucial to understanding the emergence of life on Earth. Discover how laboratory experiments illuminate the role of energetic radiation in creating organic compounds from simple carbon-bearing ices in the early solar system. Learn about the detection of organic materials in pristine bodies like comets, asteroids, and trans-Neptunian objects, and how these celestial bodies preserve the composition of materials from the protoplanetary disk. The presentation examines how various factors—including ice composition, radiation exposure time, radiation type, and subsequent processing—influence the properties of organic matter in space. This 49-minute EAI (European Astrobiology Institute) seminar provides valuable insights into the chemical pathways that may have contributed to the organic building blocks necessary for life.
