Exploring the Weird World of the Devonic Era

Finding a devonic fossil in your backyard isn't exactly a common Saturday afternoon occurrence, but if you happen to stumble upon one, you're looking at a piece of history that's roughly 400 million years old. It's a bit mind-bending to think about, isn't it? We walk around on paved streets and worry about our Wi-Fi signals, while right beneath our feet, there are layers of rock that tell the story of a time when the world was basically one giant, wet, experimental lab for evolution. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Tara Awa