...the life of the planet began the long, slow process of modulating and regulating the physical conditions of the planet. The oxygen in today's atmosphere is almost entirely the result of photosynthetic living, which had its start with the appearance of blue-green algae among the microorganisms.

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Lewis Thomas was American physician, researcher, writer, and educator. Lewis Thomas was an American physician, poet, etymologist, essayist, administrator, educator, policy advisor, and researcher. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Science — Discovery, inquiry, and the wonders of the natural world

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