Scientists at the Smithsonian and partnering organizations have discovered a remarkably primitive eel in a fringing reef off the coast of the Republic of Palau. This fish exhibits many primitive ...

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Niharni (Kullu): With the announcement of elections in the state, voters of each constituency have started placing their demands before the aspiring candidates. However, residents of 3 tiny hamlets in ...

We have long struggled to determine how the first living organisms on Earth came together. Now, surprising evidence hints ...

In this AI-generated illustration of Earth at the dawn of life, a distant volcano towers over shallow pools of water. It is possible the earliest life forms evolved in such environments. Credit: ...

What is the most primitive form of life on earth? originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Sam ...