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ancient oceans

Coverage of ancient oceans in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 24 · 11:39 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 15:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEAug 3 · 15:00 UTCSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
    How Antarctica's Blood Falls came to be

    The bright, red-orange stain at Antarctica’s Blood Falls may originate from ancient oceans. This phenomenon is linked to a geological process involving iron-rich water.

  • SCIENCEApr 24 · 11:39 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show

    Fossilized jaws indicate that a 60-foot octopus, similar to a kraken, existed during the age of dinosaurs and coexisted with other marine predators. The discovery highlights the presence of massive cephalopods in ancient oceans.