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are being explored as potential strategies for preserving human life once Earth becomes inhospitable. Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture.

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Although life may persist, it would be radically different from the one we have now. Ozaki emphasized that the loss of oxygen on the planet is connected to Earth's and the sun's natural cycle.