Is there a limit on how long humans can live? If there is, we’re not approaching it. That’s the assertion of researchers at ...
There’s an intriguing possibility that the emergence of conscious life is not just a coincidence, but an inevitable outcome ...
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Scientists have spent decades pondering why, unlike luckier species like the hydra and immortal jellyfish, our bodies must ...
Since time immemorial, humans have done their darnedest to try and cheat death. Today, as revolutionary advancements transform the stuff of science fiction into everyday reality, are we closer to ...
Kurzweil told a keynote audience at last week's SCO6 supercomputing conference that nanobots will roam our blood streams fixing diseased or aging organs, while computers will back up our human ...
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects growth, behavior, and learning. There is no cure for the syndrome, but continual monitoring and treatment may improve a person’s quality ...
May 3, 2024 — Land plants cover the surface of our planet and often tower over us. They form complex bodies with multiple organs that consist of a broad range of cell types. Developing this ...
Humans born today could live to 120. Longevity labs are breaking into cells to “teach” them to stay young. What should we ...
Sea turtles have traversed the deep, blue sea for over 100 million years, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature. Today, seven distinct species exist, according to seeturtles.org. Six of them ...