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Radiolab

Life in a Barrel

Mar 4, 2022
53:23

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  • Ecosystems exhibit chaotic fluctuations challenging balance theories.
  • Extinction patterns show randomness, questioning traditional fitness-based theories.

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Chaos vs. Order: A Psychology Professor's Barrel Experiment

In a psychology professor's experiment, a decade-old barrel of water revealed a thriving ecosystem. The discovery challenged the idea of ecosystem balance, showcasing chaotic fluctuations. Despite initial skepticism, the professor's research in Nature highlighted the unpredictability of natural ecosystems.

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