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Are lifespans predictable at an early age?
A study suggested that oxidative stress levels in worms during early life can reveal how long the worms will live. But humans are not worms.
February 25, 2014
Do unemployed people age faster?
"What we really need - to learn to slow or stop the aging process - is how to reduce or repair the damage done by stress." - Avi Roy and Anders Sandberg
December 2, 2013
If you want to live longer, do nothing
"Baring an accident or terminal disease, I will not add anything to my life with the explicit purpose of extending it. To do anything else would likely do more harm than good." - Avi Roy
August 15, 2013
Is meat grown in labs the next logical step for food production?
Lab-grown meat might seem like a shake-up in the world of agriculture, but it's really part of the trajectory that agricultural technology is already following.
August 6, 2013
A hippie’s defense of GMOs
"I'm a crazy hippie. I go to Burning Man every year ... I have a pretty solid understanding of how genes work. And ultimately, I'm just not that scared of GMOs." - SaulofHearts
July 29, 2013
Photo essay: Adapting to climate change in arid Chile
Scientists are working together with local authorities to learn more about the Elqui River Valley's persistent drought and how to mitigate its effects.
July 22, 2013
Lust for life: Breaking the 120-year barrier in human aging
Is there a limit to how long we can live? What factors might limit human lifespans to 120 years? What would enable us to live substantially longer?
June 19, 2013
Are you ready for the Lyrid meteor shower?
Tips from an EarthSky community member on how to find a good location for the Lyrid meteor shower - and useful things to take with you if you decide to go out.
April 18, 2013
The aurora borealis and the coming Solar Maximum
Right now, there's huge excitement among those of us who hunt for the aurora borealis, also called the northern lights.
December 18, 2012
Eclipse of sun May 20-21 is part of a longer cycle
The solar eclipse of May 20-21, 2012 is part of a cycle - called the Saros cycle - that repeats about every 18 years and 10 days.
May 20, 2012
