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Ancient Deep-Sea Life Found in Morocco
Scientists discovered ancient microbial mats in deep-sea sediments under Morocco’s Dadès Valley—dating back 180 million years—defying expectations since such structures usually require sunlight. The team found chemical evidence of life thriving via chemosynthesis, not photosynthesis, in a turbulent, oxygen-poor environment. These delicate formations survived burial by underwater avalanches and could rewrite how we search for Earth’s earliest life, hiding in plain sight where we least expect them. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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