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Antarctica's lost mountains may have helped early life flourish

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Beneath the vast frozen wastes of Antarctica lie the remains of ancient mountains that have long since eroded. Even though they're no longer standing, they can still reveal a few lost secrets. New research published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters suggests that these vanished peaks may have played a fundamental role in the evolution of complex life on this planet.

First report: Mountains That Helped Complex Life Flourish May Lie Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice — sciencealert.com, 1d