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NASA targets the moon’s South Pole for a rover mission – CBC.ca

Posted: October 7, 2021 at 3:52 pm

NASA will send agolf-cart sized robotic rover to land near the moon's South Pole in 2023 to search for water ice believed to be hidden in permanently dark craters. It will be the first visit to one of the coldest places where the sun never shines.

VIPER, which stands for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, will touch down beside a crater known as Nobile, where it will spend about 100 days covering about 16-24 kilometres,visiting at leastsix sites of scientific interest. Equipped with a drill that can penetrate a metre into the lunar surface, it will search for water ice believed to be buried within the lunar dirt.

The south polar region is a unique place on the moon where the sun appears very low in the sky. Like the Arctic in late spring, it makes complete circles around the horizon without setting. But that low sun angle means its rays don't reach down into the bowls of some deep craters, so they are in permanent darkness where the temperature drops to 248 C, making the region among the coldest places in the solar system.

That permanent cold has preserved ice on the moon for perhaps billions of years. VIPER will determine how much ice is buried there and possibly determine where it came from.

To manage these extreme temperatures, the rover will use the higher ground to charge its batteries with solar panels, then head down briefly into the craters, the first space robot equipped with headlights, to do the ice prospecting.

A large deposit of ice on the moon would be an extremely valuable resource, both as a source of water for moon colonists, and when broken down into hydrogen and oxygen, for rocket fuel and oxygen for the colonists to breathe.

Having those commodities close by on the moon would be far cheaper than bringing them up from Earth. But before the ice is dug up for consumption, there is important scientific work to be done on material that is likely very, very old.

VIPER will carry instruments to analyze the ice to determine if it truly is water ice as we know it on Earth, or a form of hydrogen called hydroxyl and whether there are other materials present such as methaneice. This might provide clues to how the ice got to the moon, whether it was part of the original material that gave birth to our satellite, or whether it came from icy comets that hit the moon and all the planets during the early days of the solar system. There is a story to be told there before we consume it.

NASA's plan to return humans to the moon, the Artemis Mission, is also targeting the south polar region of the moon partly because of that ice. The idea is to have the moon colony close to a valuable resource.

One other interesting aspect of this mission is how it is being carried out by commercial companies. SpaceX will provide a Falcon Heavy rocket that will reach the moon, while the company Astroboticis building their Griffin lander to deliver the rover to the surface.

It is yet another example of how NASA is handing over the job of reaching space to the private sector. If the colonization of the moon goes ahead, there will undoubtedly be future companies mining that ice and selling it.

Who knows? Perhaps one day there will be a company selling billion-year-old ice cubes. I wonder how long they would last in a drink?

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Tiny rare fossil found in 16 million-year-old amber is ‘once-in-a-generation’ find – kuna noticias y kuna radio

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By Ashley Strickland, CNN

Microscopic tardigrades have thrived on Earth for more than 500 million years, and may well outlive humans, but the tiny creatures dont leave behind many fossils.

Hiding in plain sight, the third-ever tardigrade fossil on record has been found suspended within a piece of 16-million-year-old Dominican amber.

The find includes a newly named species, Paradoryphoribius chronocaribbeus, as a relative of the modern living family of tardigrades known as Isohypsibioidea. Its the first tardigrade fossil from the Cenozoic, our current geological era that began 66 million years ago.

The study published Tuesday in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Beneath a microscope, tiny tardigrades look like water bears. Although they are commonly found in water and at times, serving as the nemesis in Ant-Man and the Wasp tardigrades are known for their ability to survive and even thrive in the most extreme environments.

These tiny, pudgy animals are no longer than one millimeter. They have eight legs with claws at the end, a brain and central nervous system, and something sucker-like called a pharynx behind their mouth that can pierce food. Tardigrades are the smallest-known animal with legs.

All of these details are incredibly well preserved in the new fossil specimen, down to its tiny claws.

The discovery of a fossil tardigrade is truly a once-in-a-generation event, said Phil Barden, senior author of the study and assistant professor of biology at New Jersey Institute of Technology, in a statement.

What is so remarkable is that tardigrades are a ubiquitous ancient lineage that has seen it all on Earth, from the fall of the dinosaurs to the rise of terrestrial colonization of plants, Barden said. Yet, they are like a ghost lineage for paleontologists with almost no fossil record. Finding any tardigrade fossil remains is an exciting moment where we can empirically see their progression through Earth history.

The fossil allowed researchers to see evolutionary aspects that arent present in modern tardigrades, which means they can understand how theyve changed over millions of years.

At first, the researchers didnt even notice the tardigrade was trapped in the piece of amber.

Its a faint speck in amber, said Barden. In fact, Pdo. chronocaribbeus was originally an inclusion hidden in the corner of an amber piece with three different ant species that our lab had been studying, and it wasnt spotted for months.

Close observational analysis helped the researchers determine where the new species belongs on the tardigrade family tree.

The fact that we had to rely on imaging techniques usually reserved for cellular and molecular biology shows how challenging it is to study fossil tardigrades, said Javier Ortega-Hernndez, study coauthor and assistant professor of organismic and evolutionary biology at Harvard University, in a statement. We hope that this work encourages colleagues to look more closely at their amber samples with similar techniques to better understand these cryptic organisms.

The new species is the first definitive fossil for the modern Isohypsibioidea family of tardigrades found across both marine and land environments today.

We are just scratching the surface when it comes to understanding living tardigrade communities, especially in places like the Caribbean where theyve not been surveyed, said Barden. This study provides a reminder that, for as little as we may have in the way of tardigrade fossils, we also know very little about the living species on our planet today.

Tardigrades can tolerate extremes better than most forms of life like surviving five mass extinction events on Earth and some recently traveled to the International Space Station. Its not the first time tardigrades have gone to space and there may even be some of them on the moon after a mission carrying them crashed into its surface.

The tiny animals are related to arthropods and have a deep origin during the Cambrian Explosion, when multiple species of animals suddenly appear in Earths fossil record, 541 million years ago. More tardigrade fossils could be hiding within other pieces of amber that have already been studied researchers just have to look close enough and have the expertise of what theyre looking for when it comes to microscopic fossils.

And tardigrades could outlive humans. Its because they would be largely unaffected by things that could potentially spell doom for Earth and human life in the future, like asteroids, supernovae or gamma ray bursts. As long as the worlds oceans dont boil away, tardigrades will live on.

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Acknowledging the truth in ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ | Culture | westerngazette.ca – The Gazette Western University’s Newspaper

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University College is illuminated in orange light Sept. 30, 2021.

Western Universitys Office of Indigenous Initiatives hosted several events last week, recognizing the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across campus and within the community on Sept. 30.

The federal government passed Bill C-5 this summer following the unearthing of over 1,300 unmarked residential school graves, announcing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The orange flag is raised at the International and Graduate Affairs Building Sept. 27, 2021, marking the start of recognition events for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The week began with a flag-raising ceremony on Concrete Beach, lowering the Canadian flag and raising the orange flag. Canadian flags on campus flew at half-mast all week.

The orange flag, designed by story-teller and knowledge-holder Isaac Murdoch of Serpent River First Nation, recognizes the ongoing trauma that Indigenous people experience. While sorrowful, the flag also evoked feelings of hope, acknowledging the truth of and reconciliation with those impacted.

The flag-raising ceremony concluded with a song performance with the womens hand drum.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation affords us with an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the history and ongoing intergenerational legacy of oppressive forms of colonization, said vice-provost and assistant vice-president of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and member of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation Christy Bressette at the ceremony.

This is an opportunity to address these issues as Canadian issues by all Canadians, added Bressette.

Kay^thke Honyust and Ian^stalkwas Elijah, two Oneida youth, commenced the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a Thanksgiving address in a video on Sept. 29.

This address, translated as what comes ahead of matters, is conducted before community gatherings and originates from a messenger in the 18th century who reminded Indigenous people to give thanks to the Creator in the time of war.

The address recognizes the thunder, the sun, the moon, the stars, the four directions and the Creator.

Christy Bressette (left) distributes tobacco for the Sacred Fire ceremony as a student (right) reflects on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30, 2021.

A Sacred Fire ceremony was also hosted at the base of the Music Building and Talbot College on Thursday.

The Sacred Fire ceremony allows participants to heal and release heavy emotions. Participants take sacred tobacco in their hands, holding it to their chests in prayer. They then use the left hand, which is closest to the heart, to place the tobacco into the fire, releasing any burdens.

Tobacco is distributed for the Sacred Fire ceremony Sept. 30, 2021.

Virgil Tobias, an elder from Moravian Reserve, conducted the ceremony.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is important that its a day. But whats really important is that everyday you should remember these things, said Tobias. These things are things that happened. If you know about it, it wont repeat itself. Everyday, you should be able to see an Aboriginal person and say this is the life that theywent through.

Virgil Tobias, an elder from Moravian Reserve, observes the Sacred Fire ceremony in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30, 2021.

While the Western community has made strides in recognizing the truth of Indigenous history in recent years, theres still a long way to go to heal and reconcile with victims and survivors of the Indigenous genocide.

It's really important for Indigenous initiatives to be prominently positioned here at Western because it provides an actual way forward, a different way of looking at life in society not as commodities, but as a holistic unit, said Bressette. And that's what education is all about, really. And so, this day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is about honouring the history that has transpired but moving it forward in a way that will benefit all of us.

Students can visit the Office of Indigenous Initiatives website to learn more about how to engage in truth and reconciliation.

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MOCA launches triennial Greater Toronto Art 2021 to highlight the city’s ‘most exciting’ artists – The Globe and Mail

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Oluseye's Ploughing Liberty features a series of old wooden hockey sticks and affixes them seamlessly to antique farm implements evocative of early Black Loyalist farmers, in a statement on how Canadian identity has been narrowly crafted.

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The art world does love its big pulse-taking group shows that summarize the contemporary scene every two or three years. The venerable Venice Biennale keeps spawning descendants and you can now add COVID chaos to that crowded family tree: At the top, the 59th Venice Biennale has been postponed a full year and will open next April; at the bottom, after its successful debut in 2019, the Toronto Biennial of Art has been delayed six months and will open in March, 2022.

The latter is not to be confused with Greater Toronto Art 2021, the Museum of Contemporary Arts bid to launch a triennial group show devoted to the citys most exciting artists. On the one hand GTA 21, as it is cleverly abbreviated, is a necessary attempt by MOCA to root itself more firmly in Toronto soil with a promise of regular seeding and watering. On the other hand, it competes with the Toronto Biennial for similar turf, an awkward overlap only emphasized by the early fall timing, just when its competitor should have been busy comparing the local to the international.

Well, many things feel awkward these days and, not surprisingly, the new art unveiled at GTA 21 when it opened Wednesday, is marked by the pandemic and all the fear, disruptions and claustrophobia forced upon us. If you are looking for an image that captures the moment, look no further than Walter Scotts Read the Room, a group of jerry-rigged, half-assembled sculptures on castors and carts that include trailing wires, some shapes outlined in neon tubes, cardboard boxes, a dismembered pair of plaster feet and a pair of hooks that spell SO . These days even a cry for help gets postponed.

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Water Scott's Read the Room captures the pandemic and all the fear, disruptions and claustrophobia it forced.

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As they commissioned Toronto artists to create new work for this exhibition, MOCA artistic director November Paynter, and colleagues Rui Mateus Amaral and Daisy Desrosiers have had the smart idea of including some designers and architects in the mix, and Scott shares the ground floor with the experimental architectural firm Common Accounts. Partners Igor Bragado and Miles Gertler contribute Parade of All the Feels, a model for an unrealized parade float that features a doll-house-sized apartment in a plastic bubble boasting two miniature screens playing a demonic talking head. Pull up a QR code on your phone and you can then, via Instagram, enhance the experience with a Lego-like buggy that circles the house. Voila, its a recipe for a Zoom reduction, a miniaturized version of our current state.

On the two upper floors the curators attempt to wrangle their 21 participants into more enduring themes: the second floor is devoted to the idea of inheritance and the third to mutation, but the current anxiety permeates both. For example, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, who deploys unusual perspectives on mythic narratives painted in a rather classical style, has mounted a series of her canvases as theatre or fairground flats, as though, like Scotts sculptures, they might need to be shifted at short notice. Native Art Department International (Maria Hupfield and Jason Lujan) has created a double gazebo that is cordoned off so the visitor cant enter it. Sculptor Tony Romano has included a months worth of lockdown watercolour self-portraits.

Igor Bragado and Miles Gertler's Parade of All the Feels features a model for an unrealized parade float that features a doll-house-sized apartment in a plastic bubble boasting two miniature screens playing a demonic talking head.

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If you are looking to define Toronto art here, it appears as a movement that emerges from a great diversity of backgrounds, is fascinated by global and personal identities, and deeply committed to decolonization. No surprises there. Oluseye takes a series of old wooden hockey sticks and affixes them seamlessly to antique farm implements evocative of early Black Loyalist farmers, in a beautifully executed if rather transparent statement on how Canadian identity has been narrowly crafted. Ashoona Ashoona and Alexa Hatanaka have collaborated on a delicate cultural map made from squares of washi paper quilted together to depict the links between Japanese and Inuit printmaking, and from one artists grandmother to the other.

Despite Ashoonas presence, themes of indigeneity, which animated the Toronto Biennial two years ago along with a powerful interest in local geography, are largely absent: Oddly, Toronto the city seems missing from GTA 21. (There is also not much art about the environment and biology let alone disease with the exception of Kara Springers photography, which includes images of oil slicks and a startling lightbox showing a ladder standing in an ocean.) Toronto is celebrated for its diversity but here the focus on cultural identity makes the exhibition seem rootless. Works such as Jesse Chuns projected text panel O (for various skies), in which a U.S. military document about colonization of the moon morphs into a piece of astronomical poetry, or Sahar Tes Toyota Tacoma ominously wrapped in black fabric, feel like they could have been made in any cosmopolitan capital.

Perhaps that is another effect of lockdowns, a kind of divorce from the tangible specifics of the urban environment as we experience life either at a hyper personal level or virtually with a global perspective. Almost all the works in the show were commissioned specially for the occasion, yet site specific interventions into MOCAs light industrial space are few and far between. Scott has wrapped several of the pillars on the ground floor in protective zippered coverings as if providing further evidence of his sculptures instability. And Ghazaleh Avarzamani has created a beautiful blue enclosure, a large metal grille echoing Islamic architecture, to cover one of the ground-floor windows. From the exterior on Sterling Road, as it punctuates the Tower Automotive buildings utilitarian brick and stucco faade, it offers a refreshing bit of placemaking. Avarzamanis other contribution is equally reflective; a large gathering of wooden tops of different shapes laid out on a plywood platform on the ground floor. Some are perfectly turned but others are misshapen or half-formed. In the midst of much angst, its a work that approaches its human themes with a welcome lyricism. Yes, some of us are still spinning; others not so much.

Greater Toronto Art 2021 continues at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto to Jan. 9, 2022.

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Will blockchain help us achieve a life expectancy of 120 years? – Yahoo Singapore News

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It's an issue in science that never seems to go away: the idea of extending the duration of human life is a subject that continues to fascinate scientists around the world. Now some significant progress in this field may result from a most unexpected source: the trending technology that is blockchain.

Blockchain could be used to help increase our life expectancy? Yes, you read that right! At least, that's the project of the Longevity Science Foundation, a Swiss non-profit organization. Launched by a consortium of clinicians, several research institutions and biotech specialists, this organization envisions spending more than $1 billion over the next ten years. Its goal? To find a way to extend the human lifespan to 120 years.

The foundation is setting out to fund research, projects and institutions related to blockchain, but also other technologies in the aim of opening up new horizons in the domain. As for how the technology can help healthcare research, Garri Zmudze, associate director of LongeVC, explained to Cointelegraph that "if paired with AI, blockchain can unlock hundreds of terabytes of unstructured hospital data for further analysis."

Ethical and financial questions persist

First developed in 2008, blockchain is in essence a technology for storing and transmitting information. It offers high standards of transparency and security because it operates without any central governing body. More concretely, it allows its users to share data without going through an external intermediary.

Blockchain could allow for significant improvements in certain areas deemed "critical" by the foundation, in the hope of extending life expectancy. For example, it could improve predictive diagnostics to treat diseases as early as possible and thereby avoid complications. The data and statistics gathered could allow for a better understanding of certain diseases and how best to treat them even when they have been present for a long period of time. And personalized medicine would also progress by comparing the data of another human similar in terms of biological makeup in order to come up with treatments that are more adapted to a particular need.

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On its website, the foundation states that such projects could result in significant achievements when it comes to human life expectancy within five years' time. To contribute to the research, the foundation is accepting donations, including in cryptocurrencies. Contributors will be able to vote on the selection of projects.

While this kind of initiative raises ethical questions -- do we really want to live to 120 and under what conditions? -- it also raises financial questions, as the sums announced are astronomical and the project remains somewhat mysterious. But there is no doubt that we will be hearing more about this foundation in the future. Meanwhile blockchain technology continues to find its way into a myriad of fields.

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JZZ Technologies, Inc. Projects Revenue of Over One Million Dollars Per Month from its Recent Acquisition of Beacon Insurance Solutions – Yahoo…

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Palm Beach, Florida, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the acquisition by JZZ Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink: JZZI) of Beacon Insurance Solutions Inc. now completed, there is a very positive outlook among both businesses toward generating significant growth in short-term revenue that is expected to quickly reach the one million dollars per month figure.

Tom Law, the Founder and Principal of Beacon Insurance Solutions Inc., has been at the forefront of the insurance business for decades and stated, With the arsenal of digital tools and marketing ingenuity that JZZ Technologies brings to the table, I fully expect our monthly revenues to reach and surpass one million dollars per month within 12 months.

Law went on to state, These tools were not going to be within our reach as a stand-alone company for a long time. This new business combination will really accelerate our growth going forward and create a legacy business model that will stand out in the insurance business nationwide.

Charles Cardona, the visionary CEO and Founder of JZZ Technologies, Inc. added insight into the business developments stating, While the margins for the insurance industry may not be as glamorous as the high-tech sector at the 10% to 12% range, the stability and predictability of the revenue streams will more than compensate for that.

The insurance business is the industry that Warren Buffett used as the catalyst to provide stability and a continuously increasing inflow of cash for his other acquisitions for Berkshire Hathaway to build an enormous amount of wealth for shareholders., Cardona adds. We expect that the stability of the revenue streams from our insurance subsidiary will be a perfect complement to the higher margins of the technology side of JZZ Technologies, Inc. as we begin producing revenue from our marketing database, which has recently been valued at over $13.1 million by a verified third-party expert in the field.

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Beacon Insurance Solutions, Inc. is a Florida-based insurance agency licensed in 37 states. The company sells a variety of insurance products geared to adults age 50+ with a specialty in serving seniors with health and life insurance, Social Security, retirement planning, and programs to ensure maximized Medicare benefits.

About JZZ Technologies, Inc.

JZZ Technologies, Inc. is a diversified technology company rolling up projects and partnerships in two distinct business sectors that operate cohesively; its digital media business includes online media and apps (activelifestylemedia.com), content creation, digital marketing, streaming video content, publishing, and free over-the-air television (EyeOnTV) targeted at active adults 55+. The Companys other business is focused on strategic biotechnology and bioscience acquisitions related to Human Life Extension and Human Longevity that can be immediately leveraged to support improved quality of life for aging populations.

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Training teaches Chesapeake firefighter recruits best health practices – 13newsnow.com WVEC

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O2X Human Performance teaches Chesapeake firefighters new skills that will help them endure a long career.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. First responders are used to physical training that helps them respond to any emergency. These emergencies can be taxing on both the body and mind.

"We're focused on clearing up from this incident and getting ready for the next incident," Chesapeake Fire Department Battalion Chief Duane Daggers said. "Many times we don't take time for ourselves to deprogram and process what we've just seen. There are many things that we witness multiple times in a career that some people never have to experience in their whole life."

That's why the department held a new workshop led by O2X Human Performance, a mental and physical training and education company founded by Navy SEALs.

"Our job is to equip them with the tools and resources they need to face those challenges day in and day out," Brice Long, the client services director for O2X, said. "It's awesome to be able to work with the recruit academy because we're seeing them at the foundational level of their career."

This morning, 40 Chesapeake fire recruits took part in the four-day workshop. Lt. Shaun Williams participated with more than 400 other first responders in the department earlier this year.

"It's not just the physical, it also touches on the mental as well which is very big to me," Lt. Williams said.

The training develops skills to reduce injuries on the job. It also allows first responders to endure their careers for as long as 30 years.

"If we're not properly conditioning ourselves, we take more people offline for injuries and illnesses," Battalion Chief Daggers said. "So, that impacts our staff levels. That impacts how much we pay for workers' compensation. That impacts how much we have to pay overtime."

He said the department is already seeing results.

"As they say, one percent better every day," Williams said. "So that really motivated me to improve every day."

Williams said it's a new mindset to lift each other up each day.

Battalion Chief Daggers said the department wants to implement this workshop for all new firefighters. He said the skills learned will also help save the department money on overtime and injuries on the job.

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Adrenomyeloneuropathy Treatment Market to Witness Growth Acceleration | Ascend Biopharmaceuticals, Novadip Biosciences, Eureka Therapeutics, Human…

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Princeton, University of Southern California research shows that immigration boosts US life expectancy – Princeton University

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If immigrants to the United States formed their own country, their pre-COVID-19 life expectancies would exceed or match those of the worlds leaders in longevity Swiss men and Japanese women.

A new study byPrinceton UniversityandUniversity of Southern Californiaresearchers estimates that immigration adds 1.4 to 1.5 years to U.S. life expectancy at birth. In 2017, foreign-born life expectancy reached 81.4 and 85.7 years for men and women, respectively. Thats about 7 and 6.2 years longer than the average lifespan of their U.S.-born counterparts.

Demographers knew that immigrants lived longer. The main question that we set out to answer was, How much is this really contributing to national life expectancy trends? saidArun Hendi, the lead author of the study andan assistant professor of sociology and public affairs at thePrinceton School of Public and International Affairs. Our results show that they're making an outsized contribution to national life expectancy.

The study was published in the September 2021 issue ofSSM Population Health, by Hendi and Jessica Ho, an assistant professor of gerontology and sociology at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Their workprovides new insights on how immigrants contributed to national life expectancy trends over nearly three decades, from 1990 to 2017.

The research suggests that immigrants are responsible for approximately half of the recent U.S. gains in life expectancy. Moreover, the gap in life expectancy between foreign-born and native-born residents is widening.

In fact, the researchers say, Americans life expectancy would steeply decline if it werent for immigrants and their children. Under that scenario,U.S. life expectancy in 2017 would have reverted to levels last seen in 2003 74.4 years for men and 79.5 years for women more closely resembling the average lifespans of Tunisia and Ecuador.

Diverging trends during the last decade

Prior researchhas shown that between 2010 and 2017, overall U.S. life expectancies saw an unprecedented stagnation. The plateau has been largely attributed to drug overdose deaths among adults in their prime working ages and slowdowns in the rate of improvement in cardiovascular disease mortality. But this new study shows that immigrants experienced life expectancy gains during this period, while the U.S.-born population experienced declines.

If it weren't for immigrants, our national life expectancy stagnation that we experienced since 2010 would instead be a national decline in life expectancy, Ho said. For them to have that large an impact is unexpected because they represent a relatively small proportion of the U.S. population.

In addition, while the immigrant advantage was already present in 1990, the research shows that the difference between immigrants and the U.S.-born has widened substantially over time, with the ratio of American-born to foreign-born mortality rates nearly doubling by 2017.

When compared to immigrants life expectancy, the U.S.-born are doing poorly. Much of this is related to their very high mortality at the prime adult ages, said Ho, an expert in the social determinants of health and mortality. Low mortality among prime-aged immigrants doesnt just help the foreign-born it helps the U.S.-born too. Prime-aged adults are likely to be in the labor force and raising children. This means that they contribute to higher tax revenues and slower population aging.

Hendi says this is particularly relevant today because those prime adult ages are where the country is losing years of life due to drug overdose mortality and other preventable causes of death.

The fact that immigrants are doing well suggests that there is a capacity to thrive in the U.S., but the U.S.-born aren't fulfilling that potential, he said.

Life expectancy at age 1 by sex and nativity, 19902017. The gaps between the foreign-born and US-born life expectancies in 1990 and 2017 are indicated by brackets, with gap values adjacent to the brackets.

Graph courtesy of Arun Hendi

Immigrants a small but influential share of the U.S. population

Immigrants make up under 15% of the U.S. population, up from around 8% in 1990 but still a small percentage of the total. Hendi and Ho cite healthy behaviors and the changing selectivity of the immigrant population as factors that may contribute to their influence on total life expectancy.

Immigrants tend to be healthier in part due to the selective migration of those who have the health, resources and stamina to migrate to the U.S., and this selectivity may have grown stronger, Ho said.

The researchers highlight the role of increases in high-skilled immigration, which is partly reflected in changes in countries of origin as immigrant streams shift from Mexico to places like India and China. They also note that there may be pro-longevity characteristics of immigrant populations, regardless of country of origin, including a lower propensity to drink, smoke and use drugs than U.S.-born residents.

Many of Americas immigrants come from lower-income, less-developed nations, leading some to worry that these immigrants bring their home countries high-mortality conditions with them and thus drag down Americas national average longevity, Hendi said. But the results say just the opposite.Far from dragging down the national average, immigrants are bolstering American life expectancy. A big part of the story appears to be that immigrants take fewer risks when it comes to their health.

The study additionally found that the children of foreign-born residents retain some life expectancy advantage but do not fare as well as their parents.

Hendi and Houseddata from the National Vital Statistics System and the U.S. Census Bureau to estimate life expectancy levels among foreign-born, U.S.-born and total populations between 1990 and 2017.

The team plans to examine COVID-19's impact on immigrant life expectancies. A January 2021 studyby USC and Princeton researchers found the COVID-19 pandemic had significantly affected life expectancy, with stark declines in life expectancy among Black and Latino populations. Aseparate USC studylast July of a large diverse group of Medicaid enrollees found Latino patients had starkly higher odds than whites of testing positive for COVID-19 as well as higher odds of hospitalization and death.

This work was supported by grants from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (grants R00 HD083519 and P2C HD047879) and the National Institute on Aging (grant R01 AG060115) at the National Institutes of Health.

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These Are the 15 Longest Living Dog Breeds, Because You Want as Much Time as Possible with Fido – PureWow

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Dogs live forever, right? Right!? Unfortunately, like humans, dogs are mortals. Anyone who has lost a pet knows how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye. They are truly family members. If youre someone who hates goodbyes or simply wants a companion for as long as possible, look into the longest-living dog breeds. On average, domesticated dogs live about ten years, but the dogs on our list have been known to live well into their teens. Youll notice most of these pups are on the smaller side. While breed alone isnt going to tell you how long your dog will live, it can give you a pretty good idea.

You may have heard that if a dog is one year old, shes actually seven in human years. Wrong! While canines definitely age faster than humans, this simple calculation is misleading. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs actually hit infancy, childhood and adolescence all in their first year. Thats a lot of rapid growth (and part of the reason large breeds like Great Danes could get injured if over-exercised as puppies, because their joints arent fully equipped to handle all of their body weight). Most breeds reach adulthood between one and three years old. Dogs ages six through ten are considered senior citizens. When a dog turns seven, theyve effectively entered the geriatric phase of their life.

Theres some conflicting data on whether or not a breed directly impacts a dogs lifespan. Other factors seem to matter more when it comes to longevity. One 2018 study out of Budapest, Hungary, found that purebred dogs (dogs whose parents and ancestors are all the same breed) did not live as long as mixed breeds. Purebred pups in this study also developed health issues earlier than their mixed breed counterparts. Even the purebred dogs in the studys oldest dog group were younger than the mixed breeds in the oldest dog group.

On the other hand, a 2019 U.S. study did not find significant evidence that mixed breed dogs outlive purebred dogs. The researchers noted dogs with a more varied genetic background (aka, a mix of various breeds) lived roughly three to six months longer than dogs bred from one specific line; however, the same study found that dog size is a better indicator of lifespan than breed. Canines from the Mountain ancestral group (like Bernese Mountain Dogs and Great Pyrenees Mountain Dogs) were found to live 3.5 to 4.6 years less than other purebred groupslikely an unlucky combination of size and purebred status.

As mentioned, most of the longest-living dog breeds are small-sized pups. Scientists have determined this is basically because large dogs age more quickly than small dogs. Large breed bodies wear out sooner. Some researchers surmise cancer appears in large breeds more often (and sooner) because of their rapid growth spurts early in life.

Theres no secret to tiny canine DNA that makes them live longer. However, there are many things dog owners can do to extend the lives of their beloved pupsno matter their breed or height.

Without fail, the one thing researchers agree on when it comes to doggy longevity is the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. Dogs who are overweight have a much higher chance of developing health issues like respiratory problems, heart disease and kidney failure. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight through diet and exercise is the single best thing you can do to ensure a long, happy life.

Beyond that, regular dental checkups can drastically improve your dogs overall health. Avoid smoking around your dog or inside your home; secondhand smoke is linked to early signs of aging in canines.

Play with your dog regularlyespecially if you have an intelligent or working breed who needs mental stimulation. Happy dogs tend to live longer! In fact, the Hungarian study mentioned above says understanding past traumas your dog has experienced and preventing similar situations from happening in the future can improve overall health.

Finally, dont ignore strange changes in a senior dogs behavior or appearance. Almost half of dogs over the age of ten who pass away die from cancer. Cancer can manifest in visible tumors or atypical behavior like lethargy or loss of appetite.

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Height: 12-16 inches

Weight: 12-16 pounds

Personality: Affectionate, curious

Activity Level: Low to Moderate

Shedding Factor: Hypoallergenic

Life Expectancy: 14-16 years

The American Hairless Terrier is one of many tiny breeds on our list who act a lot like cats. Full of affection for their families and inquisitive little buggers, these dogs can go from cuddly to playful at the drop of a hat. American Hairless Terriers dont have insane exercise requirements and are hypoallergenic due to the whole not-having-a-coat thing. An excellent choice for homebodies.

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Height: 15-18 inches

Weight: 17-23 pounds

Personality: Loyal, lively

Activity Level: Moderate to High

Shedding Factor: Hypoallergenic

Life Expectancy: 11-16 years

Bedlington Terriers are also hypoallergenic sweethearts! Though wary of strangers and other dogs, Bedlingtons enjoy protecting and playing with their people. Keep their bodies and minds engaged with agility trainingtheyre great athletes.

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Height: 7-11 inches

Weight: 4-8 pounds

Personality: Smart, Loving

Activity Level: Moderate

Shedding Factor: Low

Life Expectancy: 16 years

As one of the newest participants in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Biewer Terrier is a delightfully loving pup. They are smarties with a penchant for playtime. Biewer (pronounced Beaver) Terriers also know how to be mellow when the time comes. One thing to watch out for: sensitive tummies and digestion issues.

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Height: 5-8 inches

Weight: 6 pounds

Personality: Charming, independent

Activity Level: Moderate

Shedding Factor: Low

Life Expectancy: 14-16 years

Chihuahuas are certainly charmers who know how to get their way. Theyre also intelligent and can be trained well if its done early. Unfortunately, they arent touted as great with kiddos. Chihuahuas have been around for centuriesto keep them going, wrap them warmly in cold weather and have the vet check their eyes and hearts annually.

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Height: 11-13 inches

Weight: 8-12 pounds

Temperament: Lively, loving

Shedding Factor: Non-shedding/Hypoallergenic

Activity Level: Moderate to High

Life Expectancy: 13-18 years

Another ancient breed! Chinese Crested pups are absolute darlings. They love everyonekiddos includedand play well with other dogs. To keep these pups and other hairless varieties safe in the sun, apply a dog-friendly sunscreen. Though they may not look super cuddly, Chinese Crested pups make excellent therapy dogs.

Height: 10-12.5 inches

Weight: 8-10 pounds

Personality: Energetic, proud

Activity Level: High

Shedding Factor: Moderate to High

Life Expectancy: 12-16 years

Miniature Pinschers are goofballs with stubborn streaks. They enjoy activity and need plenty of exercise, though they may find training to be below them. Some look exactly like the large Doberman Pinscher, while others are rust- or red-hued. Min Pins, as theyre called, are pretty healthy pups as long as they have an energy outlet.

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Height: 9-10 inches

Weight: 11-12 pounds

Personality: Alert, adaptable

Activity Level: High

Shedding Factor: Moderate

Life Expectancy: 12-16 years

These rascals were bred to hunt rodents and guard the home. So, while they make friends easily, they arent afraid to bark at potential prey (keeping them on leash is key to preventing a sprint towards a squirrel). Norfolk Terriers enjoy being in on the action and can adapt well to new situations.

Height: 8-11 inches

Weight: 5-10 pounds

Personality: Happy, Outgoing

Activity Level: High

Shedding Factor: Moderate

Life Expectancy: 14 to 16 years

If youre looking for a long-lived companion dog, look no further than the smiling Papillon. These tiny pups are intelligent and friendly. They work well with kids and love showering their favorite humans with affection. Papillons take well to training, too. Its wise to puppy-proof your house with a Papillonstairs and tall furniture could lead to bad falls and broken bones.

Height: 23-28 inches

Weight: 45-75 pounds

Personality: Athletic, sweet

Activity Level: High

Shedding Factor: Moderate

Life Expectancy: 12-17 years

If youre not prepared to provide ample exercise time and space to a Pointer, dont get one. These athletes loveand needto run around and do things. Theyre actually quite even-tempered pups, but their energy levels are through the roof. High prey drive and hunting instincts aside, Pointers are loving, sweet dogs.

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Height: 6.5 inches

Weight: 5 pounds

Personality: Lively, Adaptable

Activity Level: Moderate to High

Shedding Factor: Moderate

Life Expectancy: 12 to 16 years

On the other hand, Pomeranians have almost no prey drive whatsoever. Theyre fluffy dogs with a penchant for announcing themselves to strangers. City dwellers and country folks alike do well with Pomeranians, as these dogs adapt to just about every environment.

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Height: 15 inches

Weight: 40-70 pounds

Personality: Intelligent, active

Activity Level: High

Shedding Factor: Hypoallergenic

Life Expectancy: 10-18 years

The biggest dog breed on our list is the Standard Poodle, though Miniature and Toy Poodles have equally lengthy life spans. These are smart animals. When you exercise their bodies, youve got to exercise their minds. Honestly, Poodles have it all: affectionate natures, friendly dispositions, hypoallergenic coats and three sizes to choose from.

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Height: 10-13 inches (miniature), 13-18 inches (standard)

Weight: 10-25 pounds

Personality: Curious, loving

Activity Level: High

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