Posted on 08/30/2024 9:04:10 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Scientists have revealed that graphite in the ancient Saglek-Hebron iron formations of Nunatsiavut, once thought to indicate the earliest life on Earth, likely has abiotic origins.Early Life on EarthThe isotopic composition of carbon in iron formations from the Saglek-Hebron Complex in Nunatsiavut (northern Labrador) has been seen as evidence of the earliest traces of life on Earth. But a new study by the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and University College London suggests otherwise.
The study shows that the petrographic, geochemical, and spectroscopic features in the graphite (the crystalline form of carbon) found in the Saglek-Hebron chemical sedimentary rocks are in fact "abiotic," that is, nonliving physical or chemical aspects of an environment or devoid of life.The Abiotic Nature of GraphiteThis enhances our understanding of how early biomass transformed on Earth, emphasizing the interaction between non-biological processes and ancient life remnants. Studying graphitic materials is key to decoding carbon cycling on the early Earth.
This study is crucial to the search for ancient life on Earth and potentially on neighboring planets.
(Excerpt) Read more at scitechdaily.com ...
"Our study focuses on chemical sedimentary rocks found in the Saglek-Hebron. These rocks, among the oldest on Earth, dating back 3.9 billion years, are created through oceanic precipitation," said Jonathan O'Neil, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.Credit: University of Ottawa |
A twofer. :^)
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That’s a pretty smart rock to fool scientists.
Science is not “settled”.
“The study shows that the petrographic, geochemical, and spectroscopic features in the graphite (the crystalline form of carbon) found in the Saglek-Hebron chemical sedimentary rocks are in fact “abiotic,” that is, nonliving physical or chemical aspects of an environment or devoid of life.”
I remember the documentary about what happened last time they said that, it was called “The Devil in the Dark”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4338D9W9hM
LOL
Did they find it in the Hudson?
;^)
Ever.
It just shows that IQ is not necessarily dependent on the Mohs hardness scale.
So I guess it’s OK to be “dumb as a rock”.
Please!
Regards,
But that was a silicon-based lifeform.
Regards,
Don't rule out the possibility of not very smart 'scientists'.
Next they’ll say rocks are more alive than fetuses.
Review the overall dynamic geologic cycle, note the great amounts of time it takes for one fully complete cycle. The answer should be evident. Science is rife with individuals bent on making a name for themselves. The pushback is usually a symptom of self aggrandizement, aka pride.
To this day, scientists still do not understand how life evolved from non-life. (”Is Atheism Dead?”, Eric Metaxas ... worthy of your most serious consideration)
I don’t want to do the research but IMO since there became “science” 97% of scientists have been initially wrong 100% of time about everything.
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