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NASA-backed research says ancient life used molybdenum far earlier than expected
Key Takeaways
- NASA-funded researchers found evidence of molybdenum use by life 3.3 to 3.7 billion years ago.
- The metal was extremely scarce in early oceans, making the finding surprising.
- The result could influence how astrobiologists assess habitability on other worlds.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov