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Bizarre fossils reveal that complex life evolved far earlier on Earth than we thought

The Cambrian explosion may have occurred later than previously thought, as new fossils from the Ediacaran period suggest earlier complex life forms existed.
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2 months ago

Inside the incredible, infuriating quest to explain consciousness

Brains evolved during the Cambrian to integrate sensory input, enabling organisms to experience pain, pleasure, emotions, curiosity, and eventually self-awareness, fueling art, science, and philosophy.
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