Extinctions: The Cambrian Explosion Revisited

Explore a thought-provoking 24-minute AGU podcast episode that challenges the conventional understanding of the Cambrian explosion. Delve into groundbreaking research by geoscientist Rachel Wood and her team, which redefines our perception of animal origins on Earth. Discover why the term "Cambrian explosion" may no longer be accurate and how this new perspective reshapes our understanding of evolutionary history. Gain insights into the latest findings that contradict the notion of animals suddenly appearing during this period. Produced by Molly Magid and mixed by Collin Warren, this episode offers a fascinating journey through Earth's ancient past, encouraging listeners to reconsider long-held beliefs about the emergence of animal life.