A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, to slow the aging process in monkeys. The research, published Sept. 12 in Cell, shows that …
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New research from the Hubble Space Telescope and NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission reveals that Mars loses water more rapidly when it is closest to the sun. …
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Archaeologists in Poland have made a remarkable discovery: a 2,300-year-old bronze helmet, along with other artifacts, which is the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. The discovery, led …
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Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis have achieved a major milestone by becoming the first non-professional astronauts to perform a spacewalk. On September 12, 2024, Isaacman and …
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Health
Twelve steps you can take to prevent dementia: Almost half of cases could be avoided, say the world’s experts. Read the latest science… including how much wine puts you at risk
It’s the silent thief that gradually steals our memory, sense of self and, ultimately, our dignity. So is it any wonder many of us fear dementia, which affects around one …
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In May 2023, Aaron James, an electrician, became the first person to receive a partial face transplant, including an eye. Now, a year later, doctors at New York University Langone …
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Japan has announced plans to begin construction of the world’s first “zeta-class” supercomputer in 2025. The project is expected to be 1,000 times faster than current leading supercomputers, cost more …
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On September 11, 2024, Earth reached a new milestone in space exploration, with a record 19 people currently orbiting our planet. The new record was set when a Russian Soyuz …
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China plans to establish a lunar base at the moon’s south pole by 2035, with the project divided into two major phases. The ambitious initiative, led by China with support …
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Polaris Dawn, a private space mission, has set a new record for the highest orbit reached by humans since NASA’s Apollo program. On Sept. 10, 2024, the four-person Polaris Dawn …