The Silurian hypothesis asks whether it might be possible to find evidence of a pre-human industrial civilization in Earth’s geologic record—even one that might have existed millions of years ago. The ...

Recent archaeological discoveries have challenged our understanding of ancient history, revealing structures that predate modern humans. These findings, unearthed by teams of dedicated archaeologists, ...

Earth is completely overrun with humans -- there are billions of us living and dying on this planet, leaving signs of our existence in the soil, atmosphere, and even in space. Are we the first, though ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Why it matters: Most discussions surrounding climate change and humanity's environmental impact focus on factors like ice cover and global average temperatures. However, a recently published ...