New Insights into the "Boring Billion" Uncover Paths to Evolution and Extraterrestrial Life - PRESS AI WORLD
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  • **A team of Chinese and US scientists** has conducted a study shedding light on a historically dull period known as the **“boring billion”**.
  • The research shows that **biodiversity trends** from 2 billion to 500 million years ago are crucial to understanding **extraterrestrial life** and predicting future evolution.
  • During the boring billion, life on Earth saw minimal evolution, yet a **slow increase in species diversity** was noted, particularly following significant **glaciation events**.
  • The findings indicate that after these ice ages, **eukaryote fossils** surged before undergoing the first major extinction events.
  • Researchers suggest that studying early life evolution may help prepare for **catastrophic events** and enhance our understanding of potential life on other planets.

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