Zircons, plate tectonics and the mystery of life
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The ground beneath our feet may appear solid and stationary. But throughout Earth’s history, the relatively thin veneer…
Did Life Need Plate Tectonics to Emerge?
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It’s widely accepted that Earth’s plate tectonics are a key factor in life’s emergence. Plate tectonics allows heat to move…
Ancient Rocks Reveal When Earth's Plate Tectonics Began
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New data indicating that the planet's surface broke up about 3.2 billion years ago helps clarify how shifting plates drove the…