# Scientists Directly Date 3.5-Billion-Year-Old Evidence of Life For The First Time

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-21 02:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Standard | 3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life | 2026-08-20 23:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxOTTZCVl9Bc3BoQWJJLUhFQUczNXBLakVrT2lUMjNTUWYxZTloRDZ0N19SZFVtRW1sallPZDU3VDN6cTdJYzk5c25QeFFEOGZxeHVkRXRuUTRrWGhQUHBfcnhQNGpia1VjZXlMdDltWkZHSDVlYUswbFlfTm04M3U4dTktTTZMeXF6T3pMZjVVaGFUY21VeUpZdF8zVWlSaEhjekxRUUpGNkNkaHp3SE5yVXo4OTJHSHo2d05wR0d4bWc2NExodDFLcmtRZnBidw?oc=5) |
| ScienceAlert | Scientists Directly Date 3.5-Billion-Year-Old Evidence of Life For The First Time | 2026-08-20 23:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPakt3em4wX3JSNnA2bnpuT1psUFl5eEgyekU0MnhWeThfazAyNVVuam9BUjJmaFBZQ2Q5dWQ3U2dQVHllT1UyRXduMS1yWlRjN3R5ZTlyTXFDLUpSRFVfMkFWSkpBSFd2SGs2WGZVT1l3aVRIaGVGRDVaRndfRDVsZVlpRXFxczVHUG1zeWFHMHZ6S3pyRGtCbmRvallXdkx5Y3pZVU5rMC1XTlA5NmFCVDRPUE5KLTQ?oc=5) |

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