humankind

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That could produce difficulties for the cloned animals and for modern life, including the possible revival of prehistoric pathogens for which humankind has no defense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The official presenting the award called the discovery the vitamin’s “greatest practical importance” and lauded it among the discoveries that have been of great benefit to humankind.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

"I like to think about it as walking through a doorway into how humankind explores the solar system going forward."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"If we really come together, we can produce so much that's beneficial to humankind," says Sharman.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Hugo learned that Prometheus had created humankind out of mud, and then stolen fire from the gods as a gift for the people he had made, so they could survive.

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick