Earlier studies have suggested that the Earth was once engulfed by water and had few or no landmasses at all some three billion years ago. A recent analysis of the Earth’s mantle provides evidence in support of that idea. Published in the journal AGU Advances, it suggested that back when the planet was a molten ball of magma, its mantle held far less … Continue reading Earth may have been a “water world” three billion years ago, new research suggests
Meteorite in Michigan may hold clues to origin of life on Earth
According to a new study a meteorite that fell in Michigan in 2018 may contain clues to the origin of life on Earth. Published in the journal Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the study said that the meteorite contained a good amount of organic matter. Researchers from the U.S., Canada, Germany and China were able to pick up and examine the rock … Continue reading Meteorite in Michigan may hold clues to origin of life on Earth
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 