How will evolution and technology interact in the future of the human species?

Will our bodies evolve to eliminate age-related diseases or will we use technology to change our bodies before that happens? Will new species of hominids develop?

Scientific American asked leading scientists how they think humans will evolve in the future. Here is what they had to say. For more expert commentary, go to ScientificAmerican.com/sep2014/predictions

See the full infographic: Where is human evolution taking us?

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Are pesticide residues on food something to worry about?

In 1962, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring drew attention to pesticides and their possible dangers to humans, birds, mammals and the ...
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