Life might have begun 540 million years ago due to glitch in Earth's magnetic field: Study
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During the Ediacaran Period over 500 million years ago, complex, multicellular organisms emerged. Researchers have found evidence that Earth's magnetic field was in an unusual state during this period. A study suggests that fluctuations in the magnetic field and oxygen levels in the oceans played a significant role in the emergence of complex life forms. The Ediacaran fauna, resembling early animals, were notable for their large size. Earth's magnetic field weakened drastically during the Ediacaran Period, likely facilitating hydrogen loss from the atmosphere and leading to increased oxygenation. Understanding the geological dynamics during this period provides insights into life's origins on Earth and elsewhere in the universe.
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"content": "Life might have begun 540 million years ago due to glitch in Earth's magnetic field: Study\n==========\n\nDuring the Ediacaran Period over 500 million years ago, complex, multicellular organisms emerged. Researchers have found evidence that Earth's magnetic field was in an unusual state during this period. A study suggests that fluctuations in the magnetic field and oxygen levels in the oceans played a significant role in the emergence of complex life forms. The Ediacaran fauna, resembling early animals, were notable for their large size. Earth's magnetic field weakened drastically during the Ediacaran Period, likely facilitating hydrogen loss from the atmosphere and leading to increased oxygenation. Understanding the geological dynamics during this period provides insights into life's origins on Earth and elsewhere in the universe.\n\n\n\nhttps://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/life-might-have-begun-540-million-years-ago-due-to-glitch-in-earths-magnetic-field-study-133627-05-05-2024",
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