Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...
Was the emergence of intelligent life on Earth just a fluke? Some scientists think not
Roughly 300,000 years ago, our species first appeared on the African landscape before spreading globally and coming to ...
Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we're not alone
Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to ...
Earth’s First Oceans Were an Acidic Hellscape – Here’s What Happened Next
How did Earth transform from a hostile, acidic ocean world to one that nurtured life? Scientists at Yale and in Singapore ...
Scientists Used Yellowstone Hot Springs to Study the Moment That Kickstarted Life on Earth
A new study highlights how life possibly evolved prior to and during the rise of Earth’s oxygenated atmosphere.
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Purpose in Life Quiz
What’s your purpose in life? It’s a daunting question. But your answer may say a lot about your well-being. Studies link a sense of purpose to better physical and mental health. But your purpose isn’t ...