Scientists believe they may have found Earth’s oldest life — 4.2 billion years old - The Times of Israel

If confirmed, study would show life on Earth might have emerged a mere 300 million years after planet's formation

New fossil evidence from rocks found in Canada suggests life on Earth began between 3.75 to 4.2 billion years ago, a new study says. If the research published in Science Advances is proven correct, … [+2751 chars]

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