What can hot springs tell us about the origins of life?

Do you think we're alone in the universe? Could there be other life out there?

And, whether there is or isn't, how does life come to be, anyway?

(Is this sounding a little like your mate on a camping trip getting a bit too deep while looking up at all those stars?)

Well, this time we're hearing from someone who's trying to unpick the origins of life — here on Earth, and maybe other places too.

We've got a bunch of live shows coming up! You can find more details here.