Biologists have always maintained that evolution happens strictly and solely inside the genome. Find out how scientists looking at a variety of yeast have challenged the orthodox view. (3:30 min read)
Category: Evolution
Discoveries related to the origin of life and natural selection. Excludes human evolution – see Humanity
Faint Young Sun Paradox Explained by Microbes?
The faint young sun paradox asks why the early Earth had liquid oceans when the young sun was much fainter than it is today. Scientists from the University of British Columbia think they have an answer. Find out more. (3:30 min read)
Did Life Begin in Soda Lakes?
Life could have begun in soda lakes. That's a new idea being proposed in a study from the University of Washington. It would help scientists resolve an issue called the phosphate problem. Find out more. (3:30 min read)
Meteorites Brought Space Sugar to Earth
Scientists have found traces of the sugar called ribose in meteorites. Since ribose is a building block of living organisms, this discovery sheds light on the origin of life on earth. Find out more. (7:00 min read)
Life Began Even Earlier Than Thought
Find out about the new discovery showing that life had almost a billion more years to form than previously thought.
Is it a Bird? Is it a Bee? No, it’s a Hummingbird Moth!
Find out more about a peculiar creature my family discovered at our cottage and why it matters.