Cryoconite holes, shallow puddles six to eight inches deep on the surface of glaciers, are home to unique ecosystems of species from across the globe. Because they are darkly colored, these ecosystem attract sunlight and are speeding up the glacier melting process, but they are not considered in current climate change models.

After looking through the entire life histories of thousands of roundworms, researchers say they've debunked a long-held misconception that there is a limit on aging. This means there is no set limit on how long we could potentially extend human life, an encouraging discovery as we ramp-up our pursuit of anti-aging therapies.

Technology is impacting every facet of the political process, from how politicians get elected to how they disseminate information (and misinformation) once in office. As technology continues to advance in previously unimaginable ways, it's our duty to ask ourselves what role we want tech to play in the future of our government.

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