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How long did Neanderthals and modern humans co-exist in Europe? Evidence is growing it may have been at least 10,000 years
The idea that two different human species, Homo sapiens (us) and Neanderthals, co-existed...
We’ve found out how earless moths use sound to defend themselves against bats – and it could give engineers new ideas
An acoustic battle between bats and their insect prey has been raging in the night...
Dreaming may have evolved as a strategy for co-operative survival
Have you ever woken from a dream, emotionally laden with anxiety, fear or a sense...
Our sense of taste helps pace our eating – understanding how may lead to new avenues for weight loss
As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I’m interested in the...
One-and-a-half billion tyres wasted annually – there’s a better way to recycle them
Production of natural rubber has claimed over 4 million hectares of forest in south-east...
Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air – and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world
Adopting a healthier diet will probably feature prominently in many of our new year’s...
Mating anchovies stir up the sea as much as a major storm – and it’s good for the environment too
Why would oceanographers ever care about anchovies having sex? We do because these...
Animals see the world in different colours than humans – new camera reveals what this looks like
If you’ve ever wished you could see the world though the eyes of another animal,...
Swimming pools could slash bills by harvesting heat from servers – here’s how to make it work
My teenage son regularly complains about his room being too warm, even during winter
People in the world’s ‘blue zones’ live longer – their diet could hold the key to why
Ageing is an inevitable part of life, which may explain our strong fascination with...
Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased...
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter...
Black hole, neutron star or something new? We discovered an object that defies explanation
Sometimes astronomers come across objects in the sky that we can’t easily explain....
Could quantum physics be the key that unlocks the secrets of human behaviour?
Human behaviour is an enigma that fascinates many scientists. And there has been...
DNA from stone age chewing gum sheds light on diet and disease in Scandinavia’s ancient hunter-gatherers
Some 9,700 years ago on an autumn day, a group of people were camping on the west...
Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
Like most kids of the 1990s, I attended a school that used the original DARE program...