Ancient rocks show high oxygen levels on Earth two billion years ago
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 13:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Earth may have been far more oxygen-rich early in its history than previously thought, setting the stage for the evolution of complex life, according to new research by scientists at the University of Alberta and the University of Tartu in Estonia. The study provides evidence for elevated oxygen levels 2 billion years ago and flies in the face of previously accepted models.