The Earth's "Boring Billion" Years Were Anything But

The video explores the Boring Billion, a period in Earth's history marked by minimal geological and climatic changes. Despite its name, this era saw significant evolutionary milestones, such as the emergence of multicellular life and sexual reproduction. The Great Oxygenation Event, driven by cyanobacteria, played a crucial role in shaping the planet's atmosphere and tectonic activity. Research suggests that the length of Earth's day paused at 19 hours due to a balance between lunar and solar torques. This stability may have influenced the slow pace of evolution during this time.

How did the relationship between the Earth and the Moon affect the length of a day?

What evidence did scientists use to study the length of days during the Boring Billion?

What connection did researchers propose between the evolution of cyanobacteria and the Earth's rotation?

What might have triggered the end of the Boring Billion according to the research?