US scientists to open crystals that may hold 830-million-year-old living organisms - The Times of Israel

Researchers observe what appear to be microorganisms trapped in liquid inside a salt formation; study could provide insight into life on other planets

American scientists plan to crack open a salt crystal with liquid inside that may contain still-living microorganisms from 830 million years ago, in research that could provide insight into life on o… [+2545 chars]

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