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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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Top 10 most astonishing natural disaster events caught on surveillance

Top 10 natural disasters caught on surveillance cameras. A diverse selection, including footage of tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, and hurricanes.

Is the fate of fungi being overlooked?

In global plans to protect plants and animals, fungi are being overlooked. An Egyptian educator and an Egyptian mycologist explain the dilemma.