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A wind turbine farm off the coast of Yorkshire, UK

Technology

Renewables overtook fossil fuels in UK electricity mix for first time

Wind farms, solar panels and biomass have outcompeted gas and coal power stations for the first time ever over a whole quarter, in a significant milestone

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Health

Avoiding red or processed meat doesn't seem to give health benefits

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Ancient grains are misnamed and their health benefits are unconfirmed

Comment

Ancient grains are misnamed and their health benefits are unconfirmed

Comment

Baby apes

Life

Mystery of why humans walk upright may be explained by surprise fossil

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Wind turbines

Technology

The cost of subsidising UK wind farms has dropped to an all-time low

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A baby born via c-section

Health

C-section babies have a different microbiome - but not for long

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Humpback whales

Life

Whales evolved large brains in the same way that we did

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Women who are pregnant tend to get less sleep

Mind

Boosting circadian rhythms can help relieve perinatal depression

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Chimpanzees and a child

Humans

We may have a basic form of sign language in common with chimpanzees

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game handset

Mind

Am I addicted? The truth behind being hooked on gaming, sex or porn

Urges to play video games, watch pornography or have sex are now spoken of as addictions. Is the science rigorous, or are we just helping people excuse their behaviour?

Features

Humans

Margaret Atwood's The Testaments' anti-science world is a grim warning

Culture

Life

Wild mountain gorillas enjoy playing in water just like we do

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Health

Vegetarian diet linked with 22 per cent lower risk of heart disease

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Technology

AI facial recognition software now works for wild chimpanzees too

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