I realize that what I’m about to say doesn’t sound quite so significant to a normal person. As I write it, I understand that it sounds like a newsflash from […] ...

A team of scientists in China have unveiled over twenty species of glow in the dark plants that could help light parks and ...

In addition to traveling through the final frontier, these Star Trek actors also stepped behind the camera to direct movies ...

There are so many legendary members of Starfleet who have contributed to the "Star Trek" legacy. Two examples of this are Data (Brent Spiner) and Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby), who served under Captain ...

Despite a concerning lack of updates since season 1 concluded, Alien: Earth is ready to begin shooting its second season in May, at a studio that's steeped in history for the franchise. Alien: Earth ...

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

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Why do some people live to 100 while their sibling dies decades earlier? Is it luck, lifestyle, or something written into their DNA? Relative to many other species, humans are particularly long lived, ...

How much do your genes determine how long you’ll live? It’s a question that fascinates us, and one that’s been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled – genes account for about 20–25 ...

Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live. Genetics accounts for ...

A new study suggests that those with long-lived families probably have the best prospects of making it to a very old age. By Gina Kolata Gina Kolata recently reported on a study of the genes of the ...