Scientists stunned by signs of ancient life in a place no one expected

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Jun 26, 2026, 4:45 pm124 ptsTrending
Scientists exploring ancient seafloor rocks in Morocco discovered mysterious wrinkle patterns where they were never expected to occur. These structures are normally linked to microbial mats in shallow, sunlit waters, yet the rocks formed hundreds of feet below the surface in darkness. Evidence indicates that…

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