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Scientists found that evolution itself can evolve. Organisms exposed to changing environments develop a better ability to ...

Researchers present an alternative to the long-held “hard steps” theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting ...

New research shows that fluctuating environmental conditions helped chemical mixtures self-organize and evolve in structured ...

Fluctuations in ancient Earth’s environment might have propelled the chemical complexity that laid the foundation for life.

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A study warns of abrupt deoxidation, a phenomenon that will put an end to life on Earth. When and why will this happen?

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