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Global Life Expectancy Could Rise By More Than 4 Years by 2050
Life expectancy is expected to increase by 4 to 5 years around the world during the next three decades The increases will mainly benefit countries where life expectancy is typically shorter Chronic disease will play a greater role in life expectancy, compared to infectious diseases FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Life expectancy around the world is expected to increase by nearly 5 years in men and more than 4 years in women during the next three decades, researchers predict.
Viruses are doing mysterious things everywhere
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Viruses are a mysterious and poorly understood force in microbial ecosystems. Researchers know they can infect, kill and manipulate human and bacterial cells in nearly every environment, from the oceans to your gut. But scientists don’t yet have a full picture of how viruses affect their surrounding environments in large part because of their extraordinary diversity and ability to rapidly evolve.
Neuroscientist explains the science of falling in love
When it comes to matters of the heart, what’s going on in our heads?We’re joined by neuroscientist Nicole Vignola to discuss the science of falling in love, the chemicals that induce that giddy feeling, and how to trick our brains into creating lasting love.Nicole also reveals how long it really takes to get over a breakup, why love can feel addictive, and why the head and the heart don’t need to be at odds with each other.Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.
A fox on stilts? Argentine long-legged maned wolf returned to the wild
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine conservationists have returned a rare and unusual-looking animal, a maned wolf, to the wild around Buenos Aires, with its long black legs and red-fur making the creature look like a fox on stilts or perhaps wearing knee-high boots.
When can I see the Northern Lights again? Aurora borealis may be back sooner than we think
The northern lights put on quite a rare show for many in the United States this past weekend. So what are the chances of us seeing them again in Tennessee anytime soon?. aurora borealis, or northern lights, which are normally visible to those who live in northern states in the U.S., was a rare treat in the South where we only get a glimpse of the celestial phenomenon just every so often. And we may be seeing more of the aurora over the next couple of years thanks to the "solar maximum," which will occur next year, USA TODAY reported.
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