"Unveiling the Origins: Early Earth's Magma Ocean and the Birth of Life"

New research suggests that the early Earth's magma ocean had a higher oxidation state than previously believed, resulting in a CO2 and SO2-rich atmosphere. The study found that the magma ocean had ten times the Fe3+ content of today's upper mantle. This highly oxidized environment played a crucial role in creating a habitable environment on Earth, with the subsequent accretion of reducing materials. The findings shed light on the composition of the early Earth's atmosphere and its implications for the origin of life.