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‘Dark Oxygen’ Discovery Sparks Debate on Deep Sea and Alien Life

‘Dark Oxygen’ Discovery Sparks Debate on Deep Sea and Alien Life
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  • Scientists find metal nodules create oxygen in ocean's dark areas.
  • Study, led by Prof. Sweetman, questions sunlight's necessity for oxygen.
  • Research could affect how we view life sustainability on other planets.
  • NASA teams up to explore extraterrestrial life possibilities.
  • Deep-sea mining firms fear impact of findings on their operations.
  • Critics question experiment's rigor and data collection methods.
  • Over 900 scientists urge halting seabed mining due to environmental concerns.
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