New Scientist came up with a list of Evolution’s Greatest Hits. Pretty much as you’d expect if you’re at all familiar with basic evolutionary theory, but a good read nonetheless. The list is:

• MULTICELLULARITY
• THE EYE
• THE BRAIN
• LANGUAGE
• PHOTOSYNTHESIS
• SEX
• DEATH
• PARASITISM
• SUPERORGANISMS
• SYMBIOSIS

Link to article, with full details on each, and why they’re important.

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