Science Board Topic - Supernova *near* Earth 2.5 Million years ago

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9:05a, 10/6/20

AG

just saw this and thought it was interesting.

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-supernova-exploded-dangerously-close-to-earth-2-5-million-years-ago

using identification of rare isotopes scientists have found strong evidence that a supernova exploded not too distantly from earth about 2.5 million years ago.

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9:40a, 10/6/20

Nice to know life was able to survive an event like that. The hypothesis that this may have been the cause for the ice ages 2.5 MYA is also pretty interesting.

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3:49p, 10/6/20

AG

Very cool. If they have an idea of where the nebula is they could calculate when it actually exploded since the isotopes would take some time to get here and be deposited in the mud.

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1:34p, 10/8/20

AG

Guess you guys aren't young earth guys

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In reply to 10andBOUNCE • 1:41p, 10/8/20

AG

10andBOUNCE said:
Guess you guys aren't young earth guys

you mean, god put the exact right ratio of rare isotopes with a known half life in rocks that makes it appear that a supernova exploded in the interstellar neighborhood of earth several million years ago as a way to make his creation more wonderful and mystifying?

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In reply to schmendeler • 2:37p, 10/8/20

AG

Ironic that god is a sneaky devil

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