cyanobacteria

Sara Seager: Search for Planets and Life Outside Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #116

Lex Fridman

Ancient bacteria that, through photosynthesis, re-engineered Earth's atmosphere to contain 20% oxygen, a 'huge scale' impact.

4.5 Billion Years in 1 Hour

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Bacteria that produced oxygen, leading to the Great Oxidation Event and paving the way for more complex life.

How Japanese Masters Turn Sand Into Swords

Veritasium

Betül Kaçar: Origin of Life, Ancient DNA, Panspermia, and Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #350

Lex Fridman

A type of bacteria frequently used in the lab as a good candidate for engineering its genome, especially for understanding early life and fundamental innovations across billions of years.

Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #348

Lex Fridman

Ancient, rugged microorganisms that resemble the first fossils on Earth and are believed to be abundant across the universe due to their adaptability.

Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #318

Lex Fridman

The only group of bacteria capable of oxygenic photosynthesis, pivotal in oxygenating Earth's atmosphere.