A new study led by the University of Portsmouth has analysed mineral time capsules and found evidence of oxygen billions of years ago, which may hold clues to how life on Earth became possible.

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Scientific research seeks to extend knowledge and understanding, an activity that perhaps more than any other advances society and humanity. In essence, it is the search for truth. But, because it se...

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by Karen G. Lloyd — The story behind some extremely long-lived microbial cells.

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Data for air quality monitoring is key to reducing air pollution and understanding what action works, but one-third of countries still lack such tools.