SPACE: The Moon’s Younger Than We Thought
It turns out the moon is a little younger than scientists previously thought — about 85 million years younger, to be precise. In a new study, researchers at the German … Read more
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How Old Is the Universe? Older Than Me (and You)
Ancient light from the Big Bang has revealed a precise new estimate for the universe’s age: 13.77 billion years, give or take 40 million years. The new estimate, based on … Read more
SCIENCE: There Are (At Least) Four Distinct Patterns of Aging
Some people’s hearts stay strong well into their 60s, but their kidneys begin to fail. Others may have the kidneys of a 30-year-old but fall victim to constant infection. Now, … Read more
The Oldest Living Creature on Earth?
Chinese scientists say they have discovered a nearly 5-foot-long Giant Salamander in a cave in southwestern China which may be close to 200 years old, which would make it the … Read more