Study suggests life on Earth has around 1.8 billion years left — but the biosphere might evolve to survive even longer - Live Science
New climate modeling research suggests that Earth's biosphere could potentially support life for another 1.8 billion years. This estimate is significantly longer than previous scientific projections regarding the sun's evolution and the loss of the planet's oceans.
Why it matters
Understanding the long-term habitability of Earth provides critical context for planetary science and the study of life's resilience in the universe.
Using complex climate models, researchers have pinned down the point at which life will no longer be able to survive on Earth.
The article reports on peer-reviewed scientific findings without political or social bias.
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