Peace and Science

Imagine a world where giant forest giants don’t just stand side by side in silent solitude, but engage in lively conversation. They share news of impending danger, send nutrients to one another, and even care for their offspring. Sounds like the plot of a sci-fi movie?

Just a couple of decades ago, the history of human migration seemed like a relatively simple story. We had bones, skulls, stone tools, and archaeological cultures. Scientists debated the arrows on maps, trying to figure out who came where and when.

Do you remember those famous scenes from science fiction movies where spaceships gracefully maneuver through asteroid belts? Unfortunately, reality is far more mundane. Today, our spacecraft aren’t weaving their way through space rocks, but through debris of their own making.