Microfossils may be evidence life began ‘very quickly’ after Earth formed

Scientists believe specimen shows life existed earlier than is widely assumed – increasing chances of life elsewhereScientists believe they have found evidence of microbes that were thriving near hydrothermal vents on Earth ’s surface just 300m years after the planet formed – the strongest evidence yet that life began far earlier than is widely assumed.If confirmed, it would suggest the conditions necessary for the emergence of life are relatively basic.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 13, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Linda Geddes Science correspondent Tags: Fossils Evolution Science Source Type: news