Lifespans

Life expectancy is a statistical measure of the estimate of the span of a life.

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The Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity (landed 2004) were only expected to last three months due to dust coating their solar panels. However, unforeseen Martian dust devils extended their lifespans to 6 and 14 years, respectively, by regularly blowing the dust away.

There's a Parasite That Triples Ants' Lifespans… And It Actually Sounds Pretty Great

Boosting This Amino Acid – Not Telomeres – Might Be The Secret to Longer Lifespan

There Is One Serious Downside to Extending Lifespans, According to Experts

Record-Breaking Human Lifespans Predicted by The Year 2060. Here's Why.

Honeybees’ lifespans are now 50% lower — and it’s not clear why | Whatever it is, it's happening before the bees reach adulthood.

“Astonishing” Effects of Grape Consumption and “Remarkable” Impacts on Health and Lifespans