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Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals? The key might lie in our social structures
Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals,...
Ditching meat could release vital land to produce energy and remove carbon from the atmosphere – new study
A radical reduction in the amount of meat, dairy and other products sourced from...
The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia
Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock...
Chinese "internet-famous cities" find key to development
This past winter, Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang province just went viral,...
New evidence for an unexpected player in Earth’s multimillion-year climate cycles: the planet Mars
Our existence is governed by natural cycles, from the daily rhythms of sleeping...
It’s a myth that male animals are usually larger than females – new study
Males are bigger than females, right? Generally, this is true of humans – imagine...
Mass extinction: our fossil study reveals which types of species are most at risk from climate change
Many experts believe we may soon face a mass extinction event, with a high proportion...
Our survey of the sky is uncovering the secrets of how planets are born
When we look out to the stars, it is typically not a yearning for the distant depths...
Sitting is bad for your health and exercise doesn’t seem to offset the harmful effects
Advances in technology in recent decades have obviated the need and desire for humans...
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Scientists very rarely get access to most sharks, the development of their young...
Global warming may be behind an increase in the frequency and intensity of cold spells
Global warming caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases is already...
Jupiter’s moon Europa produces less oxygen than we thought – it may affect our chances of finding life there
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa has long been thought of as one of the most habitable...
Could tardigrades have colonized the Moon?
Just over five years ago, on 22 February 2019, an unmanned space probe was placed...
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
You were probably taught that we have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and...
Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV
The pacing is slow, key themes are often repeated and the visual aspects tend to...
Your heart changes in size and shape with exercise – this can lead to heart problems for some athletes and gym rats
Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials...