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human evolution

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Life

How the living world was changed, by the woman who changed it

CRISPR gene editing has delivered on its every scientific promise. Jennifer Doudna and Samuel Sternberg's book gives a generous account of this towering achievement

Culture

Ancient human skulls

Life

We may have mated with Neanderthals more than 219,000 years ago

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Teeth of Coronodon havensteini

Life

‘Missing link’ whale could filter feed and hunt larger prey

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classroom scene

Health

People with higher IQs are more likely to live to their 80s

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Chimps are not as superhumanly strong as we thought they were

Life

Chimps are not as superhumanly strong as we thought they were

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Children playing on a bouncy castle

Health

DNA variants that are bad for health may also make you stupid

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Wise elk learn to outsmart hunters and tell apart their weapons

Life

Wise elk learn to outsmart hunters and tell apart their weapons

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sculptures

Humans

A series of fortunate events: How our culture made us

Culture

Extreme plants thrive at 72°C in New Zealand's hot volcanic soil

Earth

Extreme plants thrive at 72°C in New Zealand's hot volcanic soil

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Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster, DUP deputy leader and leader

Earth

Five things you need to know about DUP politicians and science

Democratic Unionist Party politicians have voiced controversial views on climate change, HIV and creationism. Here’s what they’ve said on some key issues

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Life

Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

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Humans

Our species may be 150,000 years older than we thought

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Life

Extinct species of Galapagos giant tortoise may be resurrected

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Life

Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

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