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Deep sea microbes helps scientists unlock mystery of transitioning from simple cells to complex life
Evolutionary shift from simple bacteria-like cells to first fungi, plants and animals, 2 billion years ago has left us stumped.
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Geothermal fields in Ethiopia is the only place on earth that is uninhabitable
It is most torrid environments on the planet with daily temperatures in winter exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.
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Biodegradable plastic developed from microorganisms that feed on seaweed
According to the United Nations, plastic accounts for up to 90% of all the pollutants in our oceans.
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Alien life could be more common than we thought, say scientists studying microorganism fossil
The evidence that a diverse group of organisms had already evolved extremely early in the Earth’s history strengthens the case for life existing elsewhere in the universe.