All Origins of life articles
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NewsFrom sulfur dioxide to atmospheric oxygen
Early Earth’s oxygen surge could be partly thanks to volcanic sulfur dioxide
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NewsVolcanoes, meteorites and catalysts for life’s origins
Unveiling the role of early Earth’s atmosphere in forming reactive organic molecules
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FeatureWhy you need A-level chemistry to study geology
Knowledge of chemistry topics such as isotopes, analytical techniques and earth science is essential for studying geology
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FeatureTo boldly go where no analytical instrument has gone before
Nina Notman meets the chemist behind the mass spectrometer onboard the Philae lander
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FeatureThe origin of life
How did molecules turn into living organisms? Paul MacLellan investigates
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FeatureThe ascent of molecules
Life's molecular origins might not be preserved in the fossil record but, as Laura Howes finds out, chemists are working to fill in the gaps
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The MoleCoprolites
Information hidden in fossils – Philip Robinson finds out what dinosaurs ate for dinner
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FeatureMolybdenum and evolution
Recent discoveries indicate that our atmosphere was not always oxygen rich - molybdenum could have been the limiting factor in the evolution of life on earth