New research reveals extreme heat likely to wipe out humans and mammals in the distant future (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

New research reveals extreme heat likely to wipe out humans and mammals in the distant future

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Image shows the warmest month average temperature (degrees Celsius) for Earth and the projected supercontinent (Pangea Ultima) in 250 million years, when it would be difficult for almost any mammals to survive.

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University of Bristol

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