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Early Earth
Ancient Earth, geology, paleontology, fossils, evolution, and the discoveries uncovering the planet's earliest history and the origins of life.


Fossil spines reveal deep sea's past

New research reveals Earth's ancient 'breath'

Deep cycling of carbon and chlorine were likely flipped in Earth's early history

Tiny ice mouse survived Arctic cold in the age of dinosaurs

Ancient mineralized water droplets from Himalayas provides clues to Earth's past

Anceint ocean mineralized water droplets from Himalayas provides clues to Earth's past

Retired stars join the young stars' party in the sky: how evolved stars contribute to the early heating of Earth

Earth formed from dry, rocky building blocks

Highly oxidizing magma of the early Earth

New study sheds light on the evolution of animals
