Did life arise in the primordial soup, or was it a simple mixture of inorganic compounds energized by a flash of lightning? This documentary makes the startling assertion that life is not scientifically possible, then explores several current theories regarding its origins. Stanley Miller describes his famous "primordial soup" experiment, while leading scientists debate the strengths and weaknesses of this and several other theories regarding how molecules achieved the level of organization we call "living." Original BBC broadcast title: Life Is Impossible. (50 minutes)

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