Humans are already living longer than in past generations, according to global statistics. In the U.S., life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, marking an all-time high, according to CDC data, with ...

Ever since humans gazed at the night sky, we’ve been drawn to that tiny reddish dot hovering above. Mars has captivated our imagination for generations, sparking countless questions about whether we ...

A new study shows cultural evolution helped humans expand across Earth far faster than genetic change alone could achieve.

Usually, when someone reaches the milestone of turning 100, it makes local headlines and might even go viral on social media — but what if that became the norm? Reaching 100 years of age could become ...

Will a human ever celebrate a 150th birthday? You bet, says Stephen Austad, a biology of ageing researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Austad is so sure that life expectancy is poised ...

Having a long and healthy life is a goal for most people. Many of us want to achieve our dreams, travel, retire leisurely, and watch our children grow up — if we choose to have some. However, life is ...

People could soon live to 150 years as breakthroughs in biological clocks and rejuvenation research stretch human lifespans to new highs, one expert predicted. Geneticist Steve Horvath told Time that ...