Fossilized Poop and the Cambrian Explosion | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

What if the key to Earth’s most explosive evolutionary moment—the Cambrian explosion—wasn’t just new genes or environments, but… poop? New research suggests a surge in fossilized dung may have boosted nutrient levels in ancient oceans, fueling the rapid rise of complex life. While scientists debate whether poop came before or after the boom, this wild theory adds a surprisingly humble—and gross—angle to one of biology’s biggest mysteries. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level…