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A study found that complex plant life on Earth could survive for another 1.84 billion years, a longer period than previous estimates.
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A study found that complex plant life on Earth could survive for another 1.84 billion years, a longer period than previous estimates.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:58:00 GMT · 4h 37m ago
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New three-dimensional (3D) general circulation models indicate plants are more adaptable to the aging and brightening Sun.
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This study significantly extends the timeline for the viability of complex plant life on Earth, offering a new perspective on our planet's long-term ecological future.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 37m agoA study found that complex plant life on Earth could survive for another 1.84 billion years, a longer period than previous estimates.
- Health & Science4h 37m agoA study found that complex plant life on Earth could survive for another 1.84 billion years due to adaptable plants.Open article
- Health & Science4h 37m agoA study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres has pushed the upper limit for complex plant life to survive on Earth by hundreds of millions of years.Open article