Transforming the Earth

Through online debates and the arts we will highlight how photosynthesis has contributed to making our planet habitable and enabling complex life to evolve. A series of panel discussions, interviews and painting tutorials are scheduled throughout 2021 and 2022, with the first occurring live on the evening (UK time) of Tuesday or Wednesday 21st or 22nd September 2021. Scientists, Eva Stueeken and Kurt Konhauser from Scotland and Canada, will explain how the latest scientific tools are shining light on ancient Earth. Joining instructions will be available here closer to the time.

Paintings by Jenny Urquhart

How did the Earth look like 3 or 2.5 billion years ago? Which organisms were around?

Who are the scientists studying these questions?