When did life first appear on Earth? And how did it develop?

To answer these questions, our guide is one of the leading scientists on the subject: Abderrazak El Albani.

In 2008, this geologist made a discovery that revolutionized the story of our origins: fossils of multicellular organisms dating back more to than 2 billion years, when science had previously dated their appearance to around 600 million years ago.

This scientific revolution made the headlines of Nature and propelled Abderrazak El Albani to the forefront of global research on the origins of life.

Ever since, thanks to the progress made in geology, paleontology, geochemistry, or even 3D imaging, discoveries keep being made: the decisive role of the environment and oxygen, the birth of the first cell, the explosion of biological complexity…

As a passionate educator, Abderrazak El Albani provides a clear and accessible overview of our current knowledge.

This is a dizzying journey to the origins of life, blending rigor and wonder.