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Hidden Inside Ancient Rocks: The Tiny Fossils That Explain How We Got Here!

Monday 17 August 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
Hidden Inside Ancient Rocks: The Tiny Fossils That Explain How We Got Here!

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Super-tiny fossils from nearly two billion years ago are helping us solve the ultimate mystery of how simple microbes [microscopic living things] evolved into plants, animals, and us. By studying these incredibly old microscopic shapes, we might even figure out if complex alien life is waiting to be found on other planets. Just imagine what other secrets are hiding in the pebbles under your feet!
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