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Shocking “Dark Oxygen” Discovery on Deep-Ocean Floor 13,000 Feet Below the Surface


Scientists discover metallic minerals split water to generate ‘dark oxygen’. An international study reveals that deep-sea minerals produce oxygen in total darkness, suggesting an alternative oxygen source that could predate photosynthetic life. This discovery has major implications for deep-sea min

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