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February 12, 2016
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Earth’s rarest minerals could hint at life on other planets
“Two-thirds of rare minerals arise as a consequence of biological processes, such as biomineralisation, the authors say. These minerals could shed light on the co-evolution of biology and geology. And looking for them in space could be a good way to seek out the presence of life on other worlds, says Jesse Ausubel.”
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