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The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust
New research suggests a prolonged barrage of asteroids melted Earth's initial crust and may have played a role in sparking life.
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New research suggests a prolonged barrage of asteroids melted Earth's initial crust and may have played a role in sparking life.