Humans have spent centuries shaping the world. But nature wouldn’t hesitate to take over if we suddenly disappeared. Cities ...

Humans have influenced the planet like no other species. The impact we've made on Earth is undeniable. But have you ever ...

Humans didn't evolve 'early' or 'late' in Earth's history, but 'on time,' when the conditions were in place. Perhaps it's only a matter of time, and maybe other planets can achieve these ...

SETI scientists suggest that extraterrestrial civilizations could detect Earth through 'technosignatures' like planetary radar and atmospheric emissions. These indicators of human technology and ...

We’re living in a weird time on Earth: a period when our planet has ice. Amid persistent and frequent record heat, it may be surprising to hear that Earth is currently relatively cool — at ...

For one, without the stress of Earth's gravity ... there's a good chance that one day humans will give birth somewhere beyond Earth, and that brings up some interesting questions.