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Potential Anti-Aging Drug Promises Longer Life Spans

A drug capable of elongating life spans to over 100 years might not be as unrealistic as it sounds, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School.


Study: Extraterrestrial Life May Be Detectable Near White Dwarfs

If extraterrestrial life exists near dying stars, there may be a way to detect it within the next decade, according to a new theoretical study co-authored by Harvard astronomy professor Abraham “Avi” Loeb.


Narwhals Threatened by Climate Change, Says Science Writer

Narwhals, the Arctic whales known for their long unicorn-like tusks, could be one of the first victims of climate change, science writer Todd B. McLeish said during a well-attended lecture Saturday.


Soft Robots Jump Higher, React Faster

New advances in soft-robotics allow these more flexible robots to react faster than ever before.