Astronomer and cosmologist Lord Martin Rees asks whether our species will endure despite the many existential threats we face. How Can We Ensure Our Survival As A Species? Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour ...

Opening with an update on Earth’s history, Martin Rees said, “Humans now utilize forty percent of the world’s biomass; we are collectively affecting the world’s climate and ravaging the biosphere. The ...

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Lord Martin Rees is an emeritus professor of cosmology and astrophysics at University of Cambridge. He has written or co-written more than 500 papers on black holes, quantum physics, and the Big Bang.