Surviving Earth's Ice Age: How Life Adapted to Pole-to-Pole Coverage

A new documentary series called Ancient Earth explores the icy era of Earth's history when the planet was covered in ice from pole to pole, threatening the survival of early complex life. Scientists investigate how life managed to survive and evolve during this global deep freeze, which may have played a role in promoting the evolution and diversification of life towards more complexity. The series aims to showcase the extraordinary story of Earth's transformation throughout its history and highlight the importance of caring for the planet.