"Scientist Quenches Thirst with Earth's Ancient Water Discovery"
Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar and her team of geologists discovered the oldest water ever found on Earth, estimated to be between 1.5 billion and 2.6 billion years old, in a Canadian mine. The water, which was flowing at rates of liters per minute, was found to be very salty and bitter, indicating its age. The team also discovered evidence of past microbial life in the water. Professor Sherwood Lollar tasted the ancient water and had no adverse effects. The findings were published in Nature in 2016.
