Most animals reach an adult size, then spend the rest of their lives maintaining it. After maturity, their energy goes toward reproduction, repair, and survival rather than added length or mass. Yet a ...

In August 2013, scientists in London prepped, cooked and tasted a hamburger in front of an expectant crowd of media and food critics. After the demonstration, the Guardian deemed the burger a ...

Humans may count themselves lucky to reach 100, but some creatures have lifespans that make centuries look like a weekend. In the ocean’s depths and the world’s quiet corners, a handful of species ...

In fact, there are certain species that can live for an extremely long time and show little or no signs of ageing. This means their bodies don’t break down in the same way as ours, and they can live ...

While we often consider a century to be the ultimate milestone for human longevity, the natural world is home to several animals that view a hundred years as merely a warm-up. From the dark depths of ...

Fancy, high-quality products such as Rolex watches and Red Wing boots often cost more to make but last longer. This is a principle that manufacturers and customers are familiar with. But while this ...

Editor’s note: This is the last in a three-part series about how the city of Longview’s animal control services have evolved in the past decade. Read the first part here and the second part here .