Infinite Life: Eggs and the Evolution of Life on Earth

What came first – the chicken or the egg?

Every animal on the planet owes its existence to one key piece of evolutionary engineering: the egg. However, the story of how the egg evolved is often overlooked in discussions about the origins of life on our planet. Quite simply, without this universal biological phenomenon, animals as we know them, including us, could not have evolved and flourished.

Join zoologist Jules Howard as he shares a fascinating and revolutionary story of eggs, evolution, and life on Earth.

Tickets £6

Ages 16+ only

The Auditorium, The Forum

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About Jules Howard

Jules is a zoology correspondent, author, science-writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife Magazine and Science Focus magazine and appears regularly on TV and radio, including on Radio 4's 'Nature Table' with Sue Perkins.