"Scientists Discover Hidden Lagoons and Ancient Life Forms in Argentina's 'Forgotten' Land"
Scientists investigating satellite images of Argentina's Puna de Atacama desert discovered unusual green and blue spots, leading to the discovery of lagoons with stromatolite communities resembling ancient life forms over 3.5 billion years old. These formations are under threat due to a mining lease in the area, prompting a race to study and potentially protect this unique ecosystem before it's disturbed.