The Dark Future of Civilizations: Climate Change and Cosmic Consequences

A chilling study suggests that advanced civilizations, including our own, may face extinction due to climate change within a millennium. We explore the implications of this research for humanity's future. Plus, NASA's bittersweet decision to power down Voyager 2's instruments as it journeys through interstellar space, and practical tips on limiting exposure to microplastics. Finally, we delve into the neuroscience behind the allure of Vermeer's 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' and what it reveals about art's impact on our minds.

Sources:
https://www.livescience.com/space/alien-civilizations-are-probably-killing-themselves-from-climate-change-bleak-study-suggests
https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-turns-off-voyager-2s-science-instrument-as-power-supply-declines
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0jv7jdp/how-to-limit-your-exposure-to-microplastics
https://phys.org/news/2024-10-scientists-secret-girl-pearl-earring.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Alien civilizations are probably killing themselves from climate change, bleak study suggests
(00:03:14) NASA Turns Off Voyager 2's Science Instrument as Power Supply Declines
(00:06:31) How to limit your exposure to microplastics
(00:09:35) Scientists unlock secret of 'Girl With Pearl Earring'