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We may be on our way to Earth’s sixth mass extinction event at the rate of species we are losing today. And then there’s the question
of what is going to happen to Earth after humankind disappears. We’ve got you covered, read more in this issue. Speaking of artificial intelligence, technology advancements have made such great leaps and bounds since the beginning in 1956. We are now able to create robots with deep learning capabilities, autopilot cars, be the ultimate factory worker or 3D-draw human portraits without assistance. What comes next? Are there any moral implications, and is it possible for AI to outsmart humans?

Life After Man

From asteroid strike to climate change to nuclear war, humanity faces all kinds of existential threats. But if our species disappeared tomorrow, what would actually happen – and what kind of planet would we be leaving behind?

7 mins

Rise of the Robber Barons

Grasping monopolists or American heroes? Adam IP Smith tells the story of a new breed of ruthless businessmen who made fortunes from oil, steel and railroads in the second half of the 19th century.

7 mins

Will Artificial Intelligence Surpass Human Intellect Soon?

As AIs around the world start to surpass our own intellect, we ask how human should we make machines?

9 mins

Should We Get Over GM Food?

GM food has been around for over 30 years, yet it still ignites heated debate. So is it safe, and should we allow it to grace our shelves?

7 mins

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BBC Earth Magazine Description:

A bi-monthly publication containing a feast of information for the curious mind. Every issue is packed with fascinating images, thought-provoking and entertaining articles about the world around us, the natural life that populates it, the history that has shaped our existence upon it, and the science that has driven it and continues to propel us into the future.