terrestrial

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Aerial and terrestrial drones have redefined the nature of war in recent years.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“Global electricity demand for AI simply cannot be met with terrestrial solutions, even in the near term, without imposing hardship on communities and the environment,” Musk said in a memo published Monday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Bailey believes similar connections may exist between terrestrial and aquatic environments.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Rainforest covers only 6% of the earth’s landmass yet harbors half its terrestrial biodiversity, much of it yet to be discovered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

At the time of the Cognitive Revolution, the planet was home to about 200 genera of large terrestrial mammals weighing over 100 pounds.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari