Scientists in Western Australia have discovered diamond slivers containing carbon in crystals that appear to date back some 4.4 Billion years ago. This suggests that the earliest life forms appeared on earth 500 million years earlier than previously thought. The findings are quite new and still up for debate since there is a possibility of contamination and other uncertainties. But this article is certainly worth a read - to learn more, click here.

07/11/08 by visitEarth
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