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Giant Ice Bulldozer: How Ancient Glaciers Helped the Evolution of Life

Ancient glaciers formed the surface of the Earth, paving the way for complex life. Credit: Chris Kirkland A new study from Curtin University revealed how giant ancient glaciers behave like giant bulldozers, remake the surface of the Earth, paving the way for complex life to flourish. The study entitled “The Neoproterozoic Glacial Broom” is published in Geology. By chemically analyzing…