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Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.

Experts warned about population growth. But now it’s slowing down– is that a bad thing?
Only 9% of global plastic is recycled. Are plastic-eating creatures the solution?
We need rare earth metals to power clean energy technology, but they come at a cost.
Funding for FAR OUT is provided by the National Science Foundation.
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Experts warned about population growth. But now it’s slowing down– is that a bad thing?
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