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How Asteroid Strikes Preserved Signs of Ancient Life
When an asteroid plows into the Earth, it destroys pretty much everything in its path. But new research has shown that glass created during a searing asteroid impact can actually trap microscopic signs of life for millions of years, providing scientists with a snapshot of the biology in the area just before and after the strike.
When an asteroid plows into the Earth, it destroys pretty much everything in its path. But new research has shown that glass created during a searing asteroid impact can actually trap microscopic signs of life for millions of years, providing scientists with a snapshot of the biology in the area just before and after the strike.
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
Views: 1134
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
Views: 1134
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