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diet and exercise

The Tenth Muse review: A story in which the women count

Humans

The Tenth Muse review: A story in which the women count

In her new historical novel, Catherine Chung celebrates the women who shaped modern mathematics - and wonders why they weren't paid

Culture

Humans

Did apes first walk upright on two legs in Europe, not Africa?

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Donna Lu tests DNA Nudge's technology

Health

I tested out DNA-based food shopping and it was strange

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Paleo diet

Definition

Paleo diet

Pregnant woman and man in bed

Health

Sorry, having sex won't start labour – but rubbing your nipples might

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monkey using stone tool

Life

Some monkeys reuse their stone tools but others just chuck them away

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mouse on a wheel

Health

Blood transfer from active mice gives lazy ones benefits of exercise

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piglets

Environment

Brexit ideas of UK food self-sufficiency are just pipe dreams

Comment

food and salt

Health

Mice fed a high salt diet lose the ability to perform simple tasks

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veg and pulses

Health

Choline: The forgotten vital nutrient we’re not getting enough of

Standard nutritional advice to cut down on meat and dairy may be stopping us getting enough of an essential nutrient named choline. Should we be worried?

Insight

Technology

Moving to Mars – this show will help you become a real Martian

Culture

Environment

Humpback whales use their flippers to swat salmon into their mouths

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Environment

Extinction Rebellion protests should be embraced, not banned

Comment

Health

High levels of air pollution seem to be linked to early miscarriages

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