The Tagish Lake meteorite at the Royal Ontario Museum has revealed some vital secrets to researchers. Find out what they discovered about the origin of life. (4:00 min read)
Category: Evolution
Discoveries related to the origin of life and natural selection. Excludes human evolution – see Humanity
Origin of COVID-19: Lies, Damned Lies and the Truth
The origin of COVID-19 remains a mystery. Like all mysteries, it’s spawning wild rumours. Find out which beliefs are justified, and which are nonsense. (8:00 min read)
What Causes Tropical Biodiversity?
Ecologists have always thought that tropical diversity came from increased species interaction. Find out why they may have been wrong all along. (4:30 min read)
Cell Origins Revealed by Their Membranes
Cell origins have always been a mystery. How could cell membranes form in the sea when their fatty acids can't survive in salt? Find out the answer. (3:30 min read time)
Origin of Life Before the Origin of Species–4 Theories
The origin of life is still a mystery to science, even though evolution is now a proven fact. Learn about four theories hoping to shed light on this enigma. (5:00 min read)
Evolution: Is It Always Genetic?
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)
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.