Understanding how we are 'made of star-stuff' leads naturally to the story of life's emergence on Earth. Over billions of years, elements produced through stellar nucleosynthesis formed complex molecules and, eventually, living cells. This evolutionary pathway highlights the extraordinary continuity between the inert matter of the universe and the vibrant diversity of life. As Sagan observed in his TV series 'Cosmos' (1980), we are both a product of the physical universe and a testament to its creative potential. [...]
