Science News Alert: Scientists report finding 3.7 billion year old fossils in Earth’s oldest rocks

Stunning discovery of fossilized stromatolites – pillows of bacterial slime -- in Greenland where the snowpack melted suggests life began early on Earth, possibly very soon after the planet formed. That could have astrobiological implications, bolstering the view that life is relatively commonplace in the universe.

News Alert Wed., Aug. 31, 2016 1:00 p.m.     Scientists report finding 3.7 billion year old fossils in Earth's oldest rocks Stunning discovery of fossilized stromatolites – pillows of bacterial slime -- in Greenland where the snowpack melted suggests life began early on Earth, possibly very soon after the planet formed. That could have astrobiological implications, bolstering the view that life is relatively commonplace in the universe. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Health/Science/Environment. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071