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Humans
The science of serendipity: Can we all become genius inventors?
Features
Environment
Nice spiders finish last – and seal the fate of the colony
News
Earth
Secret ecosystem found on hills deep beneath the ocean’s surface
News
Life
It’s time to decide when to declare a planet lifeless
News
Humans
Bonobos use a range of tools like stone-age humans
News
Earth
Hope or despair? The highs and lows of saving seabirds
Culture
One gene may drive leap from single cell to multicellular life
News
Life
Why ‘RNA world’ theory on origin of life may be wrong after all
News
Environment
One gene may drive leap from single cell to multicellular life
News
Environment
Team of hyenas works together to steal fresh carcass from lions
Regulars
Environment
Monkeys’ cosy alliance with wolves looks like domestication
News
Life
Handstands and cartwheels turn dwarf mongooses into tough guys
News