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Scientists Drill Deeper Into Earth's Mantle Than Ever Before, Probing for the Origin of Life on Earth image

A mantle rock sample viewed under a microscope. (Johan Lissenberg)

 

Scientists Drill Deeper Into Earth's Mantle Than Ever Before, Probing for the Origin of Life on Earth

The record-setting rock samples will provide insight into the chemical processes that may have kick-started life on our planet

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