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Meta Plans World-Spanning Internet Cables, Elusive Orange Cat Gene Found, and If Humans Disappeared on Earth
Dec 3, 2024
Meta is launching an ambitious $10 billion subsea cable project, connecting continents in a W-shaped pattern to bolster global internet access. Meanwhile, scientists have discovered the gene behind orange fur in cats, revealing why 80% of orange felines are male. The discussion delves into a captivating scenario of what would happen if humans vanished, showcasing how quickly nature would reclaim urban spaces using real-world examples like Chernobyl. It's a blend of technological ambition and the wonders of nature!
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- Meta's $10 billion project to construct a 40,000-kilometer subsea cable network aims to enhance global connectivity while reducing reliance on third-party networks.
- If humans disappeared, ecosystems would rapidly reclaim urban environments, highlighting nature's resilience and the adaptability of wildlife without human interference.
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Nature's Reclamation After Human Absence
If humans suddenly vanished, nature would start reclaiming urban spaces almost immediately. Within days, plants would push through cracks in sidewalks and roads, demonstrating the resilience of ecosystems. Researchers highlight that urban wildlife, already adapting to human environments, would thrive in the absence of people, as seen in Bulgaria's Tirkman region where former agricultural lands have reverted to vibrant wildlife habitats after population decline. Similarly, the Chernobyl exclusion zone illustrates how wildlife can flourish without human interference, revealing that human presence may be more disruptive than environmental hazards like radiation.
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