(Origins Center) Route The origine of life - On earth and in space

Project summary

The Origins Center is a Dutch initiative that aims to bring together a broad range of scientific disciplines to address one of the biggest challenges in science: the origin, or origins, of life on earth and in the universe. The following five game changers will be addressed:

• Origin and co-evolution of earth-like planets and life
• Predicting evolution
• Building and directing life from molecule to biosphere
• Finding extraterrestrial life

Bridging long temporal and spatial scales

Its aim is to spark and facilitate transdisciplinary research between scientists associated with Dutch universities and research institutes.