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  "id": 15618962,
  "title": "Algae fossils from Cambrian explosion hint at sophisticated reproductive system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/algae-fossils-from-cambrian-explosion-hint-at-sophisticated",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-19T14:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-10-algae-fossils-cambrian-explosion-hint.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Cambrian explosion was a major diversification of animal life that unfolded early in the Cambrian period, which began around 538.8 million years ago. During this interval, marine animals became much more varied, building the foundations for current marine ecosystems.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}