January 29, 2026
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U.S. life expectancy hits all-time high
Americans are living longer than ever, but still well behind other developed countries
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Your Lifespan May Depend Much More on Genes Than Previously Thought
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It seems like every week there’s a new diet, exercise, or supplement that…
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AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Are Getting the Fanfic Treatment
At first glance, the scuffle in the video seems shocking. A New York City school principal, waving a bat, stops masked ICE agents from trying to enter the building behind her, and instead of violence, the encounter erupts with cheers from…
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What ice-fishing competitions reveal about human decision-making
Whether gathering berries, hunting, or fishing, humans searching for food make decisions not only based on personal experience but also by observing others. In a large-scale field study, an international team of researchers investigated how…
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US scientists develop 3D printing method that could reshape body armor
A new 3D printing method, called Crystallinity Regulation in Additive Fabrication of Thermoplastics (CRAFT), has been developed.
The method allows the creation of 3D objects with varying mechanical and optical properties — such as hardness…
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Mystery Solved: Why Termite Kings and Queens Are Monogamous
Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their astonishingly complex colonies. Termites, Cockroaches, and…
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Genes may shape how long we live more than once thought
The length of your life may depend more upon your genes than scientists thought.
Once you remove from consideration events that cut life short — such as infections and injury — genetics account for about half the factors that…
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Why termite kings and queens are monogamous: Scientists uncover surprising answer
Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much like today’s cockroaches?
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AI models retrace evolution of genetic control elements in the brain
Artificial intelligence allows tracing the evolution of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum. An international research team led by biologists from Heidelberg University as well as the Vlaams Instituut voor…
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