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New Evidence Suggests Life Began 4.2 Billion Years Ago

2/26/2025

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New findings reveal that life on Earth could have sparked as early as 4.2 billion years ago, defying the notion that our planet's tumultuous beginnings hindered its development. Instead, asteroid impacts occurred gradually, creating safe havens for life to flourish. This discovery ignites curiosity about the possibility of life beyond our world.

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New findings reveal that life on Earth could have sparked as early as 4.2 billion years ago, defying the notion that our planet's tumultuous beginnings hindered its development. Instead, asteroid impacts occurred gradually, creating safe havens for life to flourish. This discovery ignites curiosity about the possibility of life beyond our world.