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Life on Earth: A Surprise Delivery from Outer Space?

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By Zyara Morton, C2ST Intern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Earth is a remarkable planet that hosts all kinds of life. From glistening oceans with marvelous sea creatures to steamy rainforests with diverse wildlife, there are always new ways of life and living being discovered. With all of these complexities, one might begin to wonder: How did life form on Earth? Scientists have worked endlessly to answer this question, through the creation of many different hypotheses. However, before diving into these proposed answers, let’s first go over what is needed for life to exist.

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Beyond Earth Day

Join us for an evening of conversation and networking with experts who work to keep our planet healthy every day. Doors open at 6:00 pm for networking with a panel discussion and Q&A to start at 6:30 pm. Discover conservation research being done in and around Chicago and find out what you can do to protect the Earth beyond celebrating Earth Day. 

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Where Technology Meets Vision: A Hands-On Exploration of Smart Logistics

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