Ancient Rocks Give Clues About Early Life, Says Texas A&M Geologist

The Earth's climate was far cooler perhaps more than 50 degrees billions of years ago, which could mean conditions for life all over the planet were more conducive than previously believed, according to a research team that includes a Texas A&M University expert who specializes in geobiology.

Mike Tice, a researcher in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M, says the findings could change current ideas about the earliest forms of life on Earth. The team includes scientists from Yale University and Stanford University, and their work is published in the current issue of "Nature" magazine.

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