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The oldest thing on Earth is a massive 4.4 billion years old – and there’s more to it than meets the eye - BBC Wildlife Magazine

DiscoverwildlifeOctober 3, 2026
The oldest thing on Earth is a massive 4.4 billion years old – and there’s more to it than meets the eye - BBC Wildlife Magazine
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The Jack Hills in Western Australia are home to ancient zircon crystals that offer remarkable clues about Earth’s early crust, water, and the origins of life.

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