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How a Faint Magnetic Pulse May Have Jumpstarted Evolution 600 Million Years Ago

Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life. The Ediacaran Period, spanning from about 635 to 541 million years ago, was a pivotal time in Earth’s history. It marked a transformative era during which complex, multicellular organisms emerge

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