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One theory holds that, eons ago, several apocalyptic eruptions set off a runaway greenhouse effect on Venus, turning it from a temperate, waterlogged world into an arid desert of burned glass.

From New York Times

Dennehotso, where Begaye lives, lies an hour away from the red-rock formations of Monument Valley, which were shaped by eons of water and wind erosion but resemble artworks chiseled by a sculptor.

From Los Angeles Times

In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits.

From Science Daily

The term captured the popular imagination, but scientists have struggled to understand whether such species just resemble their long-ago ancestors or have truly evolved little over the eons.

From Science Magazine

“I think it’s pretty important in all cultures, that they maintain their land, and the Puyallup Tribe maintained this land for eons,” said Alejandro Fernández, community partnership coordinator for the foundation.

From Seattle Times