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What were the ages of the people in the study? Henry Dieter WeinschelLas Cruces, N.M. The participants, whose muscle cells showed several more-youthful signs if they ate fewer calories, were 35 to 38 years old. —P. Barry
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HumansLetters from the March 10, 2007, issue of Science News
Cosmic cling At least on Earth, rock impacts result in charging of the particles (“Rocky Finding: Evidence of extrasolar asteroid belt,” SN: 1/6/07, p. 5). In space, wouldn’t this have a great effect on the motion of the rocks? Stuart HoenigTucson, Ariz. According to researchers, it’s true that the electrostatic charging of space dust and […]
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Body clock affects racing prowess
When it comes to athletic performance, we're all night owls, a new study suggests.