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What will the Earth look like thousands of years from now? What will the climate be like? The plants? The animals? And will humans be around to see any of it?
In this hour of Science Friday, Ira talks with geologist and author Peter Ward and artist Alexis Rockman. Their new book, "Future Evolution: An Illuminated History of Life to Come," offers a vision of life on a possible future Earth. We'll hear about their ideas for the brave new world, as well as the challenges involved with matching an artist's visions to a scientist's scenarios. Plus, a new fossil find in Ethiopia may help fill out our family tree. The million-year-old bone fragments might help explain the relationship between what some scientists think are different branches of Homo erectus found in Asia and Africa. Call in with your comments and questions at 1-800-989-8255, and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).
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