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Should We Rewrite the “Tree of Life?”
Evolutionary research points to all multicellular organisms branching out almost close to the bottom of the so-called “tree…
Here’s 5 Picks of the Past With PBS Eons
It may not look like it at first glance, but YouTube has proven itself time and time again…
Even Darwin Had His Off Days—He Missed Evolutionary Evidence That’s Right In Front Of Him
In one of his stops during his trip around the world, famed naturalist Charles Darwin stumbled upon an…
Qikiqtania: the Ancient “Fishapod” Which Returned to the Water (While Everyone Else Went to Land)
You may not look like much of a fish, but you’re certainly descended from one; us humans are…
The Mysterious Origins of Water
It may strike you as surprising, but water wasn’t always something that the Earth just had plenty of;…
Double-check Your Cup of Coffee: The Evolutionary Story of Caffeine
Ever wake up in the morning holding your nearest cup of joe, and wonder how nature even came…
Arthropleura: The Biggest Millipede Ever (So Far)
The vast expanse of Earth’s natural history has seen the planet play host to fantastic creatures like dinosaurs…
Why Do Giant Viruses Even Exist?
Ask anybody about the size of something like a virus is and there’s a good chance that they’s…
What Exactly Was a “Cave Lion?”
PBS Eons takes us on a tour of the latest findings about the long-extinct relatives of today’s African…
The Oddity of An Animal That Evolved to Become Simpler
At first glance, evolution almost always gives the impression that animals get progressively more complex every time. “Almost,”…