Human cells have a finite lifespan: They can only divide a certain number of times before they die. However, that lifespan is reset when reproductive cells are formed, which is why the children of a 20-year-old man have the ...
Biotechnology
Jun 24, 2011
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Male crickets advertise their attractiveness with a loud and clear call to females. Calling effort has been linked to more mating success, but what are the hidden costs of showing off?
Plants & Animals
May 26, 2011
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Until now, the scientific community had assumed that wild animals died before they got old. Now, a Spanish-Mexican research team has for the first time demonstrated ageing in a population of wild birds (Sula nebouxii) in ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2011
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Churches will continue to attract older congregations as increasing life expectancy encourages people to put off involvement in religion, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2011
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Materials scientists and engineers from six UK universities are joining forces to forecast the life expectancy of nuclear power reactors.
Engineering
Feb 17, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A study suggests the government should introduce a variable state pension age to acknowledge the wide variations in life expectancy across the UK. It also warns the current state pension system is unsustainable ...
Economics & Business
Jan 12, 2011
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Dying young was not likely the reason Neanderthals went extinct, said a study out Monday that suggests early modern humans had about the same life expectancy as their hairier, ancient cousins.
Archaeology
Jan 10, 2011
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The United Nations on Thursday named oil-rich Norway as the country with the best quality of life, while Asia has made the biggest strides in recent decades.
Social Sciences
Nov 4, 2010
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An analysis of wind farm applications in England shows that rejection of wind energy projects is connected to areas with high political engagement and high life expectancy. The current trend shows that many technically suitable ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 10, 2010
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Due to increasing life-spans and improved health many populations are 'aging' more slowly than conventional measures indicate.
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2010
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