Monthly Archives: August 2020

Sperm swim like corkscrewing otters, not swishing eels, study shows

Scientists have tapped advanced 3D microscopy and high-speed cameras to shed new light on swimming sperm, upending the centuries-old perception they propel themselves forward by moving their tails side-to-side like an eel.

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Anti-aging enzyme discovery raises prospect of lifespan extension

A new study is providing insights into a cellular energy pathway linked to longer lifespan. The research, conducted in human cells and roundworms, raises the prospect of anti-aging therapeutics that can extend lifespan by activating this pathway.

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SpaceX Demo-2 mission ends with first splashdown in 45 years

History was made today as two NASA astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the privately built and operated SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule. It was the first manned splashdown since July 25, 1975.

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Another set of Air Jordan sneakers sell for $475k, record could hit $850k

Michael Jordan was unquestionably a once in a lifetime athlete. His outrageous gravity-defying achievements on the basketball court helped him rewrite the rules of athletic merchandise and now he is creating his own new reality on the auction block.

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