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The universe's water is almost as old as the Big Bang itself, shocking new study hints

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New research suggests water may have existed 100 million to 200 million years after the Big Bang .

The early universe was dry because it was mainly filled with very simple elements, like hydrogen, helium and lithium.

Heavier elements didn't develop until the first stars formed, burning through their fuel supplies.