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Evolving Rocks

Posted by kdawson on from the survival-of-the-firmest dept.

SpaceAdmiral notes a new study making the claim that rocks have been evolving throughout Earth's history. "'Mineral evolution is obviously different from Darwinian evolution — minerals don't mutate, reproduce or compete like living organisms,' said Hazen in a statement announcing the study's findings. 'But we found both the variety and relative abundances of minerals have changed dramatically over more than 4.5 billion years of Earth's history. For at least 2.5 billion years, and possibly since the emergence of life, Earth's mineralogy has evolved in parallel with biology,' Hazen added. 'One implication of this finding is that remote observations of the mineralogy of other moons and planets may provide crucial evidence for biological influences beyond Earth.'"

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  1. Re:The Galaxy Quest 'Rock Monster'? by theilliterate · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The silicoids wouldn't talk to me.

    They did, however, have a brief conversation with my merculite missiles.

  2. Oh dear what has happened here? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What happened to showing the story outline on the front page?

    Now I have to click each story to find out what it is about, considering most headlines are inaccurate.

    Slashdot's new look certainly doesn't ROCK.

    1. Re:Oh dear what has happened here? by dsanfte · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      This new mainpage 'layout' is a fucking abortion.

      It's also now the default for all new users, or anyone not logged in.

      I guess every site has to die sometime, but I sure wasn't expecting suicide.

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      occultae nullus est respectus musicae - originally a Greek proverb
    2. Re:Oh dear what has happened here? by Thanshin · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I don't see any change.

      However, I must say I'm forced to use IE at work, so the only way slashdot layout could look worse would be by flashing shock pictures at random moments.

    3. Re:Oh dear what has happened here? by LingNoi · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      They changed it back.

    4. Re:Oh dear what has happened here? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Thank christ.

    5. Re:Oh dear what has happened here? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I wouldn't use such harsh words to express it, but, yes, I completely agree.

  3. ugh by larry+bagina · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    slashdot is starting to be a lot like windows -- copy eye candy from elsewhere without realizing it sucks. But at least windows has an option to use the classic theme.

    Fix your site guys, you have to.

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    Do you even lift?

    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

    1. Re:ugh by dsanfte · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Who decided this site redesign was ready to go live? Because that person is fucking incompetent.

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      occultae nullus est respectus musicae - originally a Greek proverb
  4. Re:Misuse of words by sakdoctor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    kdawson's editing skills are evolving

  5. Re:But where did it go? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  6. WHAT THE FUCK MODS HAVE YOU GOT ROCKS FOR BRAINS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    What's with the mass Offtopic moderation. Half the comments are relevant if you've got half a brain.

  7. Re:WHAT THE FUCK MODS HAVE YOU GOT ROCKS FOR BRAIN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Half the comments are relevant if you've got half a brain.

    Does that mean they are off-topic if I have a whole brain?

  8. Re:WHAT THE FUCK MODS HAVE YOU GOT ROCKS FOR BRAIN by MaxwellEdison · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Possibly, but you could also unravel any riddle, for any individdle...in trouble or in pain.

    Oh the thoughts you'd be thinkin'! You could be another Lincoln! If you only had a brain.

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    -=Bang Bang=-