Scientists still debate the origins of Earth’s life-sustaining elements. BlackJack3D/E+ via Getty Images

Earth may have had all the elements needed for life within it all along − contrary to theories that these elements came from meteorites

Scientists analyzing isotope ratios have found that many of the elements that make up life could be left over from Earth’s formation.
‘Earthrise,’ foto Bumi yang diambil oleh astronot Apollo 8, Bill Anders, pada 4 Desember 1968. NASA/Bill Anders via Wikipedia

Bumi semakin panas: berapa lama Bumi akan bertahan?

Bumi tidak akan ada untuk selamanya, tapi Bumi sudah ada di sini selama empat miliar tahun sebelum manusia tiba. Masih ada beberapa miliar tahun lagi sebelum Bumi musnah.
‘Earthrise,’ a photo of the Earth taken by Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, Dec. 4, 1968. NASA/Bill Anders via Wikipedia

Will the Earth last forever?

The Earth isn’t permanent, but it was here for four billion years before humans arrived and should be here for several billion more.

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