More than 500 million years ago, strange, complex creatures appeared on Earth. Scientists now think they know why

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Earth’s magnetic field plays a key role in making our planet habitable. The protective bubble above the atmosphere protects the planet from solar radiation, wind, cosmic radiation and wild temperature fluctuations. However, Earth’s magnetic field … Read more

Earth’s magnetic field nearly collapsed 591 million years ago. It may have allowed complex life to thrive

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Earth’s magnetic field plays a key role in making our planet habitable. The protective bubble above the atmosphere protects the planet from solar radiation, wind, cosmic radiation and wild temperature fluctuations. However, Earth’s magnetic field … Read more