The RNA World Hypothesis The concept of an “RNA World” proposed in the 1960s by visionaries like Leslie Orgel suggests an era where simpler RNA molecules set the stage for Darwinian evolution on early Earth. This discovery is pivotal, suggesting that the earliest evolutionary processes could have occurred at a molecular level with RNA at the helm. By simulating early conditions, the team aims to observe and potentially kickstart autonomous RNA life, a goal they believe is achievable within the next