Humanity’s Ancestors Almost Did Not Survive, Genetic Study Suggests

[ad_1] No place on the planet has escaped the influence of Homo sapiens, from the rainforests cleared for farms to microplastic-laced deep oceans to climate-altered jet streams. Last November, the world population reached 8 billion. But as omnipresent as humans may be today, a team of scientists now claims that our species came very close… Continue reading Humanity’s Ancestors Almost Did Not Survive, Genetic Study Suggests

How to Survive in the Heat: Coping Advice From Around the World

[ad_1] As I hurried to an appointment one recent afternoon in New York City, the harsh sun seemed to set my skin and hair on fire. Sweat pooled under my sunglasses, and my T-shirt and shorts stuck to my damp skin. I was miserable. I should have been used to the heat. I grew up… Continue reading How to Survive in the Heat: Coping Advice From Around the World