Energetic Particles from Young Sun May Have Kickstarted Life on Early Earth

Earth isn't the only planet with aurorae: Besides Mercury, every planet in our solar system (as well as a few moons) display some form of auroral activity. Astronomers have even found aurorae on a rogue exoplanet that wanders the Milky Way without a host star.

A stormy, active sun may have kickstarted life on Earth

Rare Earth Metal Detected at One of The Galaxy's Most Extreme Worlds