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Earth's Continents Formed Earlier Than Previously Thought

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Earth.com

A new study suggests that Earth's continents began forming much earlier than previously thought, with evidence of active plate tectonics and crust recycling during the Hadean eon, based on chemical analysis of ancient crystals and geodynamic models.

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Earth's Life Emerged Rapidly, Faster Than Expected

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Aeon

Recent evidence suggests that life on Earth emerged much faster than previously thought, possibly within a few million years of the planet's formation, challenging the long-held view of a hellish, uninhabitable early Earth and emphasizing the need for open-minded research into the origins of life.

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