The Oldest Water on Earth Was Found – And a Geologist Took a Sip

The Oldest Water on Earth Was Found – And a Geologist Took a Sip

In 2016, a remarkable discovery took place deep beneath the surface of a Canadian mine, where Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar and her team uncovered the oldest water ever found on Earth. The water, located about three kilometers below ground, was found to be between 1.5 billion and 2.6 billion years old, offering a rare glimpse into the planet’s ancient past. But what’s more remarkable than the discovery itself is what the scientist did next: …