Humans evolved to live on an icy planet. Earth is usually much hotter.
As Earth approaches warmer levels experienced earlier in its geologic history, it may be bad news for human survival.
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Intelligent Life May Be More Likely to Exist on Other Planets Than Previously Thought, Scientists Say
Researchers present an alternative to the long-held “hard steps” theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting ...
Science Daily1d
Animals as architects of Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact
Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible ...
New Scientist1d
Astronomers uncover the topsy-turvy atmosphere of a distant planet
The gas giant WASP-121b, also known as Tylos, has an atmospheric structure unlike any we have ever seen, and the fastest ...
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The History of Our Planet – Everything You Need to Know
What was Earth like billions of years ago? How did life emerge? And how did humanity come to dominate the planet? This video ...
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Consumerism—and the Chemicals in All of Our Stuff—Is Thwarting the Transition From Fossil Fuels
Climate change mitigation strategies that don’t address overconsumption and reduce dependence on fossil fuel-derived ...