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Key moments in human evolution were shaped by changing climate

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Key moments in human evolution were shaped by changing climate

The climate's role in our evolution has been debated for over a century. Now it seems environmental change rather than a particular environment made us who we are

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Exoskeleton reveals lengths we go to save energy when walking



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Exoskeleton reveals lengths we go to save energy when walking



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Myriad moths reveal odd shapes and hypnotising patterns

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Myriad moths reveal odd shapes and hypnotising patterns

Regulars

<em>Homo naledi</em>: Unanswered questions about the newest human species

Humans

Homo naledi: Unanswered questions about the newest human species

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New species of extinct human found in cave may rewrite history

Humans

New species of extinct human found in cave may rewrite history

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<i>Evolution: The whole story</i> proves no lifeform is dull

Life

Evolution: The whole story proves no lifeform is dull

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Armchair fossil hunters use drone photos to find ancient bones

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Armchair fossil hunters use drone photos to find ancient bones

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Resistance to toad toxin shows evolution can repeat itself

Life

Resistance to toad toxin shows evolution can repeat itself

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Stone-age people were making porridge 32,000 years ago

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Stone-age people were making porridge 32,000 years ago

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Scary-looking lampreys may be commoner than thought in UK rivers

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Scary-looking lampreys may be commoner than thought in UK rivers

Metre-long lampreys, which have long been endangered in the UK, are starting to return to their former habitats thanks to innovative conservation

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Continental break-up set the stage for life in Earth's mantle

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Earth

Hidden oasis of oxygen suggests life took first breath in lakes

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Earth

Komodo dragons caught in action during lightning-fast attack

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Life

Octopuses seen throwing things may be using shells as weapons

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