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The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on...
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More Clues to the Oldest Fossils Ever
New evidence suggests some fossils as the oldest known sign of life on Earth, and scientists may have a way to speed up the process of carbon neutralization in the ocean!
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A Brief History of Life: Survival Is Hard
It turns out life may have gotten its start pretty early in Earth's history, and while the first couple billion years saw several important developments, the period was still dominated by very simple life forms. This is our first...
SciShow
The Oldest Fossils Ever Found!
Scientists have found fossils that show life appearing on Earth much earlier than we thought. Meanwhile, could there be a new fundamental force?
TED Talks
Frans Lanting: The story of life in photographs
In this stunning slideshow, celebrated nature photographer Frans Lanting presents The LIFE Project, a poetic collection of photographs that tell the story of our planet, from its eruptive beginnings to its present diversity. Soundtrack...
Bozeman Science
The Three Domains of Life
Paul Andersen starts with a brief description of the history of life. He then discusses the seven characteristics of life and why viruses are not alive. He then describes the three domains in the current classification system and...
SciShow Kids
The Very First Living Thing! | The History of Life! | SciShow Kids
Squeaks built a pretend time machine, and he and Mister Brown use their imaginations to travel back in time to learn all about the very first living thing! Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS4.D:...
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The 10 Oldest Fossils, and What They Say About Evolution
Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to point at a fossil and know that it’s the first, say, plant? Well... yeah! But it's not that easy! Scientists are always making new discoveries that throw all our old assumptions into question, but we've...
Visual Learning Systems
The Fascinating World of Bacteria
In this exploration, we will uncover the hidden world of these microscopic organisms known as bacteria or Monerans. Prepare to be amazed as we delve into their ubiquity and the vital roles they play in our everyday lives. This video is...
Visual Learning Systems
The Origins and Early Evolution of Life on Earth
This video provides a brief overview of the early stages of life on Earth, highlighting the importance of organic compounds in the early oceans and the role they played in the development of the first living cells. It also discusses the...
TMW Media
Searching for Life in the Galaxy: How life on Earth began
What was proto-Earth like? How do Earth slowly form over time? Where were the first forms of life found on Earth? Searching for Life in the Galaxy, Part 1
Visual Learning Systems
Life Through Time: Precambrian Era
This fascinating program takes students on a journey through time as the history of life on Earth is explored. From the dawn of life to the existence of advanced vertebrate animals, each of the major periods of life are investigated....
Ancient Lights Media
Biological Classification - Characteristics of Living Things
Biological Classification Set: An introduction to Biological Classification, which begins with the seven characteristics that define living things.
Getty Images
High Angle static - Rain falls from the sky over Shark Bay and stromatolites along the shoreline. / Australia
High Angle static - Rain falls from the sky over Shark Bay and stromatolites along the shoreline. / Australia