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12. 06. 2020

Evolution Underground?

Did life originate not on the ground but underground? Scientists at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) have substantiated their theory that first life could have begun deep in the earth's crust. In their experiments at the Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), inanimate structures developed survival strategies within a short time. The scientists’ book on the topic will be published in July. Read more.


High Pressure Chamber for Evolutionary Experiments
High Pressure Chamber for Evolutionary Experiments
© C. Mayer, CENIDE/UDE