What Happens After Humans?
March 30, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this StarTalk “Grab Bag” episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer audience questions about science and the future. They discuss why time capsules are often meaningless to future generations, explore cosmology questions about the universe’s horizon and expansion, and speculate about which species might dominate Earth if humans went extinct—highlighting how adaptable mammals and rodents could potentially evolve into dominant life forms.
From 'Scientific Martyrs, Life Beyond Our Planet & More! | Cosmic Queries #106"
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