Experiments to prove continuing microbial ingress from Space to Earth.
N Chandra Wickramasinghe1, Edward J Steele2, Robert Temple3
1Centre for Astrobiology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka; Institute for the Study of Panspermia and Astroeconomics, Gifu, Japan; University of Buckingham, Buckingham, United Kingdom; National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Overwhelming evidence suggests cosmic origins, yet Earth-centered biology persists. A crucial experiment is needed to definitively prove extraterrestrial microbes reach Earth today, potentially via new pandemics.
Area of Science:
- Astrobiology
- Exobiology
- Origin of Life Studies
Background:
- Extensive evidence supports extraterrestrial origins for life.
- The prevailing scientific paradigm remains Earth-centered biology.
- A critical gap exists in empirically verifying current extraterrestrial microbial influx.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a decisive experiment to confirm ongoing arrival of extraterrestrial microbiota.
- To challenge the entrenched Earth-centered biological paradigm.
- To provide empirical evidence for panspermia in the modern era.
Main Methods:
- Designing a definitive experiment to detect extraterrestrial microbiota on Earth.
- Analyzing potential natural experiments, such as novel pandemics.
- Reviewing existing evidence for cosmic origins and panspermia.
Main Results:
- The need for empirical validation of extraterrestrial microbial arrival is highlighted.
- Current scientific culture may be resistant to accepting cosmic origins.
- New pandemics could serve as natural evidence for extraterrestrial life transfer.
Conclusions:
- Establishing the empirical reality of current extraterrestrial microbial influx is paramount.
- Such findings would necessitate a paradigm shift in biology.
- Further research into panspermia and its implications is crucial.
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