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Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says VOA AsiaImplausibility of radical life extension in humans in the twenty-first century Nature.comMost of today’s children are unlikely to live to 100, analysis says CNNHave We Reached Peak Human Life Span? The New York TimesHuman Longevity May Have Reached its Upper Limit Scientific American

CDC will start screening travelers from Rwanda to the US for Marburg virus CNNCDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows CBS NewsRwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12 The Associated PressUS CDC to issue second-highest travel alert for Rwanda on Marburg outbreak Reuters.com

Hurricane Milton’s Imminent Landfall Officially Delays NASA Mission to Jupiter GizmodoNASA releases photo of ocean world. It shows why NASA's going there. MashableNASA, SpaceX Secure Europa Clipper Ahead of Hurricane NASA BlogsSpaceX, NASA stand down from Oct. 10 Europa Clipper launch due to Hurricane Milton Space.com'A hidden ocean in space': Could NASA’s bold mission reveal alien secrets?

Hera spacecraft launches to investigate asteroid threats to Earth BBC.comEuropean Space Mission Launches to Investigate an Asteroid Crash Site The New York TimesFAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission SpaceNewsESA’s Hera spacecraft launches on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida Spaceflight Now

Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it CNNPeople might hold arms incorrectly for blood pressure tests UPI NewsFaulty blood pressure readings may lead to inflated diagnosis, study finds Newsday

Tonight’s Draconid Meteor Shower Will Have Up to 10 Shooting Stars Per Hour Travel + LeisureDark skies will help the Draconid meteor shower shine. Here’s how to see it CNNWhen and where to watch the peak of the Draconid meteor shower USA TODAYDraconids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Catch All the Skygazing Treats of October 2024 CNET