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Unique Genes and Microbiome Contributed to 117-Year-Old's Exceptional Longevity

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person until her death at 117 in August 2023, possessed unique genes and a baby-like microbiome, factors contributing to her exceptional health and longevity, according to researchers at the University of Barcelona.

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SpaceX Returns Astronauts After Nine-Month ISS Mission Extension

SpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully docked with the ISS on March 16th, returning NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after a nine-month mission extension due to Boeing's Starliner issues; a new crew of four arrived to conduct six months of experiments.

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Iron Age Ritual Sacrifice Unearthed in Northern Ireland

Archaeologists in Northern Ireland unearthed the remains of a young woman, the 'Ballycombes Moor woman,' dating back over 2,000 years to the Iron Age; evidence suggests she was ritually killed and decapitated.

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UK Vitamin D Deficiency: Health Risks and Supplementation Debate

A study by Public Health England reveals that 29% of UK adults and 37% of 11-18 year olds are vitamin D deficient from January to March, highlighting the need for supplementation but also the risk of overdose.

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Kasos Oral History Project Preserves Island's Unique Cultural Heritage

A research project on Kasos island is collecting oral histories and photographic archives from the 19th and 20th centuries to preserve the island's unique cultural heritage and fill gaps in written historical records.

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Synesthesia: Enhanced Language Learning and Cognitive Benefits

Synesthesia, affecting 4.4% of people, blends senses; a composer and linguist describes how her synesthesia—experiencing colors with sounds and words—enhanced her musical composition and language skills, exemplified by her fluency in seven languages.

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COVID-19 Origin: MI6 Chief's Lab Leak Claim Challenges Official Narrative

Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove revealed to Boris Johnson that COVID-19 likely originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, contradicting the official narrative and raising concerns about transparency and potential cover-ups.

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Supernovae Linked to Two Mass Extinction Events

A study suggests that two of Earth's five mass extinction events may have been caused by nearby supernovae, occurring roughly every 400 million years, based on an analysis of OB stars and the timing of ozone depletion events.

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Unique Mummification Technique of the "Bashiri" Mummy Unveiled

The "Bashiri" mummy, discovered in 1919 in Luxor's Valley of the Kings, presents a unique mummification style from the Ptolemaic period (2nd-3rd century BC), with non-invasive scans revealing a tall male of high status, whose identity remains unknown to protect the fragile wrapping.

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Steve Reich's Complete Works Released in 27-Disc Box Set

Steve Reich, a renowned minimalist composer, has released a 27-disc box set of his complete works, encompassing his career from the 1960s and including seminal works like "Drumming" and "Music for 18 Musicians".

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Body Dysmorphia Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Requiring Revised Treatment

Research from Swinburne University shows people with severe body image distress, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), struggle with decision-making, planning, and short-term memory, impacting their lives significantly, and requiring a shift in treatment approaches.

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Window Films Save Birds from Deadly Collisions in Bayern

In Bayern, Germany, special films on windows of public buildings are preventing bird deaths from collisions; the LBV estimates 100 million birds die annually in Germany from window impacts, with a high fatality rate; a successful intervention at the Nuremberg Future Museum shows effectiveness.

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