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Mon. 05/03 - Can We Expand Human Life Spans?

Average human life expectancy doubled in the last century. Has it reached its cap or can we double it again? Some considerations. And NASA conducted a tabletop simulation of an asteroid impact last week, with… less than ideal results. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with tips on how to survive a killer asteroid.

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How the Human Life Span Doubled in 100 Years (NY Times)

How Long Can We Live? (NY Times)

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