Do humans have to die? What causes aging, and can we get around it? We'll talk about why we age and what kind of treatments can help us live longer.



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In a viral story, one researcher claims to be able to double the lifespan of our feline friends by curing chronic kidney disease. We don't know if he can make cats live twice as long, but we do know the science - and the upcoming...

Figuring out the age of a blinking speck in the sky is a difficult feat, especially if considering how many types of stars there are. This is where a Hertzsprung-Russell meets a gyrochronologist.

You're lucky you don't literally age faster and drop dead when you see a dead person... because fruit flies do. Here's what researchers are learning about the connection between perception, aging, and mood disorders like depression.

Hank hates death, so he helps us understand the process of aging, informs us of how scientists are studying ways to prevent it and brings us the exciting news of current research in longevity... for mice.

What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a simple genetic mutation that can double the lifespan of a simple worm, C. elegans. The lessons from that discovery, and others, are pointing to how we might one day significantly...

Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren't just a footnote. Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives.

It’s pretty well known that Australia is home to some strange animals, but echidnas are especially weird evolutionary misfits.

Because females often outlive males, behavior is often blamed - but there is a decent chance our sex chromosomes might be to blame instead.

By analyzing survivorship curves over the centuries, we can learn what’s changed about how - and when - humans die.

In order to truly understand differences among animal lifespans, we need to stop thinking about a specific number and start thinking about a distribution.

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Cultural theorist Brittney Cooper examines racism through the lens of time, showing us how historically it has been...

What drives society's understanding of right and wrong? In this thought-provoking talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical outlook on what humanity once deemed acceptable -- from human sacrifice and public executions to slavery...

For the microscopic lab worm C. elegans, life equates to just a few short weeks on Earth. The bowhead whale, on the other hand, can live over two hundred years. Why are these lifespans so different? And what does it really mean to 'age'...

Hank hates death, so he helps us understand the process of aging, informs us of how scientists are studying ways to prevent it and brings us the exciting news of current research in longevity... for mice.

Howcast - Learn about the kind of behavior you can expect from a typical tarantula from Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

Emmanuel Coste's Canopy House exemplifies sustainable living with its green roofs, solar panels, and energy-efficient design. Learn how these features contribute to lower energy costs, improved acoustic insulation, and environmental...

The explosion of a massive star at the end of its life.
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The planet we live on is the third of the four rocky planets in our Solar System.
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The Sun is dying, getting hotter as it goes. Eventually it will shrink into a black dwarf, but life will have vanished long before.



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Just one in every 10,000 acorns will grow into a mature tree. Discover the epic life of one oak, from seed to ancient adulthood. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The oak tree has a lifespan of over 1000 years. It produces thousands of...

The elephant and shrew might be very different animals, but they share the same number of heartbeats in a lifetime. Discover the formula that can predict wild mammals' lifespans. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...

Jessi shares some extra special animals that have been with Animal Wonders for many years. Some are old and some are still considered young, but they're all valued members of the Animal Wonders family.

How long will a battery power a circuit? Learn how to estimate battery life in this video.