Science and Exploration

Human Impact

3 articles

Earth viewed from space, showing visible human impact through glowing footprints and industrial symbols, representing the enduring influence of the Anthropocene.
Earth & Environment

Anthropocene's Earth Impact Endures Despite Epoch Rejection

In a binding vote, 88% of the Anthropocene Working Group's experts favored formally recognizing a new human-defined geological epoch.

Sofia Petrova·September 10, 2026
Microscopic view of diverse microbial communities in soil, showcasing the intricate networks essential for ecosystem health and function.
Life Sciences

Why Ecosystem Health Runs on Microbiomes: A One Health View of the Invisible Web

Microbial communities are the invisible architects of ecosystem health, regulating nutrient cycles and disease suppression. Human activities are eroding microbial diversity, leading to cascading negative impacts on environmental, animal, and human health through the interconnected 'One Health' framework.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 29, 2026
Submerged homes and displaced families near Lake Naivasha, Kenya, due to unprecedented rising water levels and flooding.
Space & Astronomy

Lake Naivasha's rising waters flood homes, displace thousands

Dickson Ngome's farm, leased in 2008, lay over 2 kilometers from Lake Naivasha's shore.

Jina Park·June 23, 2026