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Scientists have asked for centuries, “How old is the Earth?” The rocks, fossils, and mountains around us tell a fascinating story. University of Arizona geosciences professor Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia talks about how minerals can be time capsules reflecting the planet’s evolution.
Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia spoke to Tim Swindle, director of the University of Arizona Space Institute.
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