Earth's 'boring billion years' created the conditions for complex life, study reveals

A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide has revealed how the breakup of an ...
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Earth’s “boring billion” set the stage for complex life

Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This ...
Live Science

Study reveals 'flawed argument' in debate over when plate tectonics began

Earth's crust today has a surprisingly similar composition to the planet's first outer shell, or "protocrust," new research finds. This early rocky shell featured chemical signatures previously ...
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The Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight, study reveals

The Earth became darker from 2001 to 2024, meaning it reflects less sunlight, a research team reports in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The development is more pronounced ...
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New evidence challenges theories on the origin of water on Earth, study suggests

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Researchers say ...
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A reservoir of gold lies hidden in Earth’s core. Scientists say it’s leaking

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