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  Jan 14 2016, 09:11 AM
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The long running PBS series "NOVA" aired an excellent new (2016) episode last night titled "Life's Rocky Start". It was absolutely outstanding! It highlighted the relationship between minerals and the existence/relationship of life on earth. I was especially enlightened with their analysis of clay and Stromatolite in relation to the inception of life on earth, very fascinating. Also some breathtaking gem specimens are shown throughout the episode for that eye candy we all love.
 I highly recommend watching this if you get the chance. I don't have a link but it can plucked from OnDemand or other sources. I think PBS might have a NOVA section that can be watched online but not positive. Let me know what you think if you catch it! NOVA: Life's Rocky Start, S43/EP11 -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Jan 15 2016, 09:52 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 24-May 15 Member No.: 120,476 |
I enjoyed the fresh perspective presented in the show. For those in the Denver metro area, there are some good outcrops of the Lykins Formation near Red Rocks Park. Portions of the Lykins Fm. are composed of stromatolites. One can clearly see the alternating clay and algal mat layers with a hand lens.
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swizz Life's Rocky Start: Must See Jan 14 2016, 09:11 AM
Crusty Will have to check it out, thanks for the heads up... Jan 14 2016, 11:29 AM CP Love those kind of shows too, thanks Chris! ... Jan 15 2016, 10:07 AM James and Cyndi Awesome video Swizz. I want some 4.3 billion year ... Jan 19 2016, 01:40 PM cprovolt QUOTE (swizz @ Jan 14 2016, 08:11 AM) The... Jan 19 2016, 05:38 PM swizz I have some nice Stromatolite fossil specimens tha... Jan 20 2016, 09:37 AM
James and Cyndi QUOTE (swizz @ Jan 20 2016, 08:37 AM) I h... Jan 20 2016, 02:20 PM swizz I started a new thread in the Fossil section of th... Jan 20 2016, 10:19 AM swizz The ones exposed from this occurrence are on too f... Jan 20 2016, 02:28 PM swizz Ok, found that one. Here it is.... no wait, I... Jan 20 2016, 02:40 PM CP Thought I might have already seen it but nope had ... Jan 22 2016, 06:22 PM |
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