Who Wants to Live Forever?

enJuly 20, 2008

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

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How old is the oldest organism? In this Question of the Week we find out if any organism has found the secret of eternal life, and can truly live forever. Plus, we ask if all the water on Earth has been drunk before, and how much data can our brain take before it's full? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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