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Humans May Have a Limited Lifespan, but That Doesn’t Mean It Can’t be Broken
The last radical improvement in our lifespans happened in the 20th Century. Now, researchers are looking into just how much further we can go — and if that’s even possible.
Octopuses Partner with Fish to Hunt, and Will Slap the Fish That Slacks Off
This underwater alliance between octopus and fish tends to pay off for both. Learn why the relationship works.
Last Month Unexpectedly Finished as the Warmest January on Record
It might have felt mighty chilly where you live, but the globe overall set yet another warming record despite La Niña’s cooling influence.
How Can You Stretch at Your Desk? A Quick Guide to Staying Active at Work
Muscles feeling tight after a long work day at your desk? Here are some stretches that will help you loosen up.
January Is Almost as Synonymous for Divorce Inquiries as for Resolutions
A combination of enduring holiday stress and seeking a New Year’s change drives interest in information about ending marriages.
Asteroid Has a 1% Chance to Impact Earth in 2032 — Should We Be Worried?
Learn about 2024 YR4, an asteroid that currently has a more than 1 percent chance to hit the Earth in 2032, catching the attention of scientists.
Computation Signals A Quantum Leap For Precision Measurement
Quantum computation + quantum sensing = a new way to think about measurement on the tiniest scale, say researchers.
Mysterious Microbial Obelisks Colonize our Gut, Mouth, and Stool
New discovery reveals an entire new world smaller than viruses and bacteria.
Future U.S. Ban on Seafood Imports Aims to Protect Marine Mammals
The U.S. is set to ban seafood imports from countries that don’t work to minimize accidentally catching dolphins, whales, and seals.