Wow. Thanks for sharing your enviable background and interests. We don't really have a group on the chemical origin of life, but it's a general interest topic to discuss in Atheists who love Science!. no doubt you keep up on the latest discoveries, and I'm sure a few members there would be interested in discussing them if you post.

Welcome, edward! Glad you could join us. :D

Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also want to look at Geek and Nerd Haven, Atheists who love Science!, Atheists in the Physical Sciences, and Are You Experienced?. After you've searched for stuff that interests you in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.