An Ancient Poop Explosion Could Have Helped Complex Life Evolve
New research suggests that a massive, ancient increase in animal waste may have triggered the rapid diversification of life on Earth 540 million years ago.
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New research suggests that a massive, ancient increase in animal waste may have triggered the rapid diversification of life on Earth 540 million years ago.
Scientists have found signs of ancient life in Antarctica's Blood Falls, a discovery that could rewrite the history of the continent.