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SCIENTISTS in Western Australia have uncovered fossils which they say are the oldest evidence of life on Earth. A team of researchers from the University of WA and Britain's Oxford University say they have proof that the microscopic fossils, found at Strelley Pool near Port Hedland, are more than 3.4 billion years old. Read more: www.news.com.au... 6081#ixzz1VnluDDXI
Originally posted by Violence
Some interesting news from Western Australia.
SCIENTISTS in Western Australia have uncovered fossils which they say are the oldest evidence of life on Earth. A team of researchers from the University of WA and Britain's Oxford University say they have proof that the microscopic fossils, found at Strelley Pool near Port Hedland, are more than 3.4 billion years old. Read more: www.news.com.au... 6081#ixzz1VnluDDXI
news.com.au
I never thought it would have been that long ago, (3.4 billion)edit on 22-8-2011 by Violence because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Insomniac
reply to post by Violence
Great find S&F!
I'm surprised your post highlighting such a major discovery hasn't attracted more attention!