Computer scientist and futurist Ray Kurzweil believes humanity will achieve “longevity escape velocity” in just four years.

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Archaeologists discovered a human fingerprint left on a rock in Spain now considered the oldest known human fingerprint.

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A 600-year-old brass seal found in a farmer’s field features an image of St. Catherine of Alexandria. The depiction is chock ...

It's the brand's first generator specifically designed for home backup—and a few key features make it worth buying.

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