Earth’s atmosphere might have contributed to the origin of life more than previously thought. In a study published Dec. 1 in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences," CU Boulder ...

A study by Dr. Ansgar Hudde and Professor Dr. Marita Jacob at the University of Cologne's Department of Sociology and Social Psychology has shown that parenthood is associated with a lower level of ...

Mortality trends continue to befuddle experts. NEW ORLEANS – A new study from LIMRA and the Society of Actuaries Research Institute finds improved mortality in the group life segment. The 2024 Group ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Over the past 150 years, humanity has unleashed unimaginable energy by splitting ...

Smoking just one cigarette can reduce life expectancy by about 20 minutes, according to research commissioned by the U.K. government. By quitting for a week, smokers can theoretically claw back an ...

New research details healthy lifestyle factors that may extend your life. People with a genetic risk of early death can extend their life by up to 5.5 years. Doctors say lifestyle factors can make a ...

Astronomers have long sought signs of life beyond Earth, with exoplanets like K2-18 b — a world about 124 light-years away — offering tantalizing possibilities. In 2023 and again in April 2025, a team ...