Discovered: We're one step closer to soap-fueled vehicles; a protein that may stave off aging; toxic tides could be claiming thousands of squid lives; pacemakers built from viruses.
The world has long been fascinated with the idea that the blood of young people could have rejuvenating qualities, like a glorious fountain of youth, only horrifying. Turns out the world is sort of right.
As we take a moment to bemoan the impending demise of cursive, let's think of what else we stand to lose, and what we'll have forever.
The Wall Street Journal is preparing Baby Boomers (and their kids) for a harsh truth: They may not get those inheritances they expected.
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