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Surprising bat genetic trait holds secrets of longevity

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bats are the longest-lived mammals relative to body size, and a species called the greater mouse-eared bat lives especially long. Researchers now have unlocked some of this bat's longevity secrets, with hints for fighting the effects of aging in people.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/scienceNews/~3/Fpl0P1pYwFc/surprising-bat-genetic-trait-holds-secrets-of-longevity-idUSKBN1FR3C8


SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket soars in debut test launch from Florida

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - The world's most powerful rocket, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, roared into space through clear blue skies on its debut test flight on Tuesday from a Florida launch site in another milestone for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's private rocket service.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/scienceNews/~3/h7zQDvvE4aA/spacexs-falcon-heavy-rocket-soars-in-debut-test-launch-from-florida-idUSKBN1FQ1HZ


Ancient Briton had dark skin and blue eyes, scientists find

LONDON (Reuters) - "Cheddar Man", Britain's oldest, nearly complete human skeleton, had dark skin, blue eyes and dark curly hair when he lived in what is now southwest England 10,000 years ago, scientists who read his DNA have discovered.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/scienceNews/~3/Xxi-sBuBamk/ancient-briton-had-dark-skin-and-blue-eyes-scientists-find-idUSKBN1FR1GS


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