Scientists have shattered our understanding of Earth’s mantle with the discovery of lost lands submerged beneath the Pacific Ocean. In space research, a team detected oxygen in the most distant galaxy ever observed.
However, experts warn that two significant threats loom over humanity. One is the sun’s impending expansion into a Red Giant, expected to engulf Mercury, Venus, and potentially Earth in about five billion years. The star’s thermal energy will render life unsustainable due to deadly heat and radiation.
Another pressing concern is climate change. The World Health Organization estimates that 2030 could see an additional 250,000 deaths due to disease, marking the beginning of major disruptions to weather patterns and natural disasters.
While humanity may not face extinction from the sun’s expansion, technological advancements could help us colonize other planets, including Mars. Nevertheless, climate change is a closer, more immediate threat that demands urgent attention and action.
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