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Ancient Microbial Traces Discovered in Desert Marble and Limestone

Researchers from the University of Mainz uncover mysterious tubular structures likely formed by unknown microorganisms 1-2 million years ago.

Nearby Supernovae Linked to Two Ancient Mass Extinctions on Earth

Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Earth's First Oxygen Surges

World’s Oldest Impact Crater Discovered in Australia

Ancient Amphibians Thrived After Earth's Deadliest Extinction

Ancient Glaciers Shaped Earth's Oceans, Boosting Evolution of Complex Life

Zanclean Megaflood Refilled Mediterranean Sea in Record-Shattering Event 5 Million Years Ago

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Rapidly Shifts Toward Russia

Earliest Evidence of Coral-Algae Symbiosis Discovered in 385-Million-Year-Old Fossils

Ancient Asteroid Impact Catalyzed Early Life on Earth

Mega El Niños Linked to Earth's Largest Mass Extinction