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Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence

March 1, 2022

Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence

People who were obese, smoked daily or had a psychological disorder diagnosis during their adolescence years could age faster than their peers, according to researchers.

Long COVID: 4 biological risk factors could increase chances, according to study

January 27, 2022

Long COVID: 4 biological risk factors could increase chances, according to study

Researchers say they have identified biological risk factors that could predict who is more likely to develop "long COVID."

COVID-19 pandemic: Scientists focus on virus' animal origins

December 10, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic: Scientists focus on virus' animal origins

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.

NASA scientists call for new framework in search for alien life

October 29, 2021

NASA scientists call for new framework in search for alien life

The scale presented contains seven levels that NASA said are "reflective of the winding, complicated staircase of steps that would lead to scientists declaring they’ve found life beyond Earth."

Mars images show Perseverance rover at work

September 25, 2021

Mars images show Perseverance rover at work

New images from NASA show the Perseverance Mars rover hard at work as it searches the Red Planet for signs of ancient microbial life.

Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report

September 25, 2021

Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report

A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.

Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think

September 24, 2021

Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think

For every 100 calories burned as a result of working out, the study says most people will net fewer than 72 calories burned, according to a new study published in Current Biology.

Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

September 14, 2021

Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

A new biotechnology company is aiming to genetically resurrect the woolly mammoth by 2027.

Baby smooth-hound shark could be first confirmed case of asexual reproduction in species

August 19, 2021

Baby smooth-hound shark could be first confirmed case of asexual reproduction in species

A shark born at Italy's Acquario Cala Gonone could be the first case of asexual reproduction in its species.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover runs into puzzling sampling conundrum

August 7, 2021

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover runs into puzzling sampling conundrum

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled into an issue during its first sampling attempt.