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human evolution

Human hands evolved so we could punch each other

Life

Human hands evolved so we could punch each other

Suitability for punching may have driven our hands to evolve differently from those of other primates

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Dogs – great people pleasers, less good as chauffeurs

Life

Dogs – great people pleasers, less good as chauffeurs

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2013 Smart Guide: Searching for human origins in Asia

Life

2013 Smart Guide: Searching for human origins in Asia

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Zebrafish made to grow pre-hands instead of fins

Life

Zebrafish made to grow pre-hands instead of fins

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Captured: the moment photosynthesis changed the world

Earth

Captured: the moment photosynthesis changed the world

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Life

A deliberate language barrier

Opinion

Looks like we've got allergies all wrong

Life

Looks like we've got allergies all wrong

Opinion

War of words: The language paradox explained

Life

War of words: The language paradox explained

Features

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Humans

Tragic tears: Why we are the only animals that cry

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Zoologger: The beetle with a handle on its back

Life

Zoologger: The beetle with a handle on its back

Newly discovered in Cambodia, Eocorythoderus incredibilis has evolved a nifty handle that allows it to be grabbed and carried around by termites

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Life

Our true dawn: Pinning down human origins

Features

Life

'Ultrasonic' insect evolved tiny mammal-like ears

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Life

First stone-tipped spear thrown earlier than thought

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Health

Moderate drink during pregnancy can lower baby's IQ

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