humankind

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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

Elon Musk has made several grandstanding predictions about when he believes humankind will reach the red planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

For all of our differences down here on Earth, for the first time we were able to see a vision of humankind that didn’t have any borders.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson