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A new history of life : the radical new discoveries about the origins and evolution of life on Earth

This study examines the history of life on Earth, arguing that catastrophes and environmental chemistry have been primary drivers of evolution. It emphasises the development of ecosystems over individual species and considers potential future biological trajectories.

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