Timer on Earth's plants? New scientific model finally has a timeline

In a surprising twist to our understanding of Earth's future, new research suggests that plant life could thrive on our planet for another 1.8 billion years.

While the sun’s heat poses a gradual threat, the resilience of the carbon cycle and plant adaptability paints a hopeful picture.

Advanced modeling techniques reveal a longer era of lush greenery before extinction eventually takes its toll. ...