long-lived

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While conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission, fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy without greenhouse-gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It supports the idea that nature's long-lived species may contain biological tools that can be studied, adapted, and possibly used to improve health in other animals.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Reflecting on the achievement, astronaut Hansen said the moment should "challenge this generation and the next, to make sure this record is not long-lived."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Another factor to consider is that my family tends to be long-lived — I still have a grandparent living independently at age 102.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

But I said to myself: “After all he comes of a long-lived family on his mother’s side. There is time yet. Wait!”

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien