To the East, Chinese monks discovered “ black powder,” the precursor to modern-day gunpowder, in the ninth century during their quest for the elixir of immortality.Its key ingredient, saltpeter, had ...

Medieval European alchemists believed they could produce "the philosopher's stone," which would perfect the imperfect, turning lead into gold and making mortal life immortal.

Archeologists have discovered another 2,000-year-old “elixir for immortality” that sheds light on the true cost of chasing down eternal life.

New technologies promise the elixir of immortality – and the upheaval of society as we know it. By Martin Rees Humans have long sought the elixir of youth, so it is not surprising that even ...

Humankind has been searching for an elixir of life for thousands of years, and today’s biological tech has us pushing the boundaries of a future without death. By Courtney Linder and Pavlína ...

During his lifetime, Qin Shi Huang became obsessed with achieving immortality and sought the elusive elixir of life. Modern statue of emperor Qin Shi Huang near the site of his tomb in Xi'an , China.