A new contest pits competitors against each other in a race to biological youth

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: MIT Tech Review

What happened

This week, I officially signed up for an unusual competition.

One that rewards competitors for getting younger.

I recently turned 40, and I don’t need reminding that both time and my chronological age only tick forward.

Key facts

  • This week, I officially signed up for an unusual competition.
  • I recently turned 40, and I don’t need reminding that both time and my chronological age only tick forward.
  • Reported by MIT Tech Review and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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  1. A new contest pits competitors against each other in a race to biological youth

  2. Contest-Winning Microscope Video Is Full of AI Confabulations, Scientists Say

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