32 Results From "Anthropocene"

Researchers found microplastics in layers of sediment that date back as early as the first half of the 18th Century.
Science & Energy

Microplastics Found in Sediment Layers Untouched by Modern Humans

Bryan Johnson, the tech CEO obsessed with pursuing immortality, is now experimenting with draining all the blood from his body.
Developments

Immortality-Obsessed Tech Guy Trying New Technique That Involves Removing “All Blood From Body”

The startup that sells the glacier chunks, Arctic Ice, claims it plans to be carbon neutral following backlash over the practice.
Artificial Intelligence

Dubai Importing Glacier Ice from Greenland to Serve in Drinks at Posh Bars

Scientists are reeling from the discovery of "plastic rocks" on a remote island off the coast of a volcanic Brazilian island.
Pollution

Alarmed Scientists Discover “Terrifying” Rocks Made of Plastic Trash on Remote Island

With the release of "Oppenheimer," a new study looks back at the devastating destruction wrought by the atom bomb.
Science & Energy

Oppenheimer’s Atom Bomb Apparently Spread Fallout on 46 US States

According to a new study published in the reputable journal Nature this week, the total mass of human-made materials outweighs all living biomass.
Science & Energy

Global Human-Made Stuff Now Outweighs All Living Biomass

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and musician Claire "Grimes" Boucher had a baby last night, Musk tweeted.Its name, he says, is "X Æ A-12 Musk."
Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Grimes Have Baby, Claim to Name It “X Æ A-12”

In an interview with British fashion and culture magazine The Face,  singer and visual artist Grimes revealed her wild plans to travel to Mars.
Future Society

Grimes Wants to Send Her Mind to Mars Inside a “Humanoid Vessel”

The Atlantic: It’s Possible Dinosaurs Had a Whole Civilization
Science & Energy

The Atlantic: It’s Possible Dinosaurs Had a Whole Civilization

human lifespan
Science & Energy

New Research Says There’s a Genetic Limit to How Long We Can Live

Scientific Evidence Suggests That Human Cities Are Spawning New Species
Evolution

Scientific Evidence Suggests That Human Cities Are Spawning New Species

Due to Human Impact, the Earth is Now Considered a “Hybrid Planet”
Biology

Due to Human Impact, the Earth is Now Considered a “Hybrid Planet”

Soon, Non-Biological Intelligences Will Populate Our Planet
Artificial Intelligence

Soon, Non-Biological Intelligences Will Populate Our Planet

5 Futuristic Ways to Beat Traffic
Advanced Transport

5 Futuristic Ways to Beat Traffic

climate change anthropocene epoch adapting to climate change adaptation
Climate Change

Humans Might Not Survive Climate Change, but These Creatures Probably Will

Proof of a New Geological Epoch: Over 200 Minerals Have Been Created by Humans
Science & Energy

Proof of a New Geological Epoch: Over 200 Minerals Have Been Created by Humans

Most British Beaches Found to Be Polluted With Deadly Plastic
Pollution

Most British Beaches Found to Be Polluted With Deadly Plastic

Humans Are Changing the Climate 170x Faster Than Natural Forces
Climate Change

Humans Are Changing the Climate 170x Faster Than Natural Forces

We Need to Switch to Renewables Because Millions Are Dying
Climate Change

We Need to Switch to Renewables Because Millions Are Dying

A Weight on the World: Humanity Has Created a Staggering 30 Trillion Tons of Material
Science & Energy

A Weight on the World: Humanity Has Created a Staggering 30 Trillion Tons of Material