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BSE and vCJD

A baby born via c-section

Health

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

Babies born by caesarean section have different gut bacteria to those born vaginally – but the differences largely disappear after six to nine months

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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

Features

Margaret Atwood

Humans

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

Culture

gorilla in water

Life

Wild mountain gorillas enjoy playing in water just like we do

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chimps being identified

Technology

AI facial recognition software now works for wild chimpanzees too

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humpback whale

Life

We can tell where a whale has travelled from the themes in its song

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Don’t go bananas: Should we be cutting down on the fruit we eat?

Health

Don’t go bananas: Should we be cutting down on the fruit we eat?

News that some zoos have stopped feeding monkeys fruit has led people to suggest humans avoid it too. But that ignores a few crucial details, says James Wong

Comment

Physics

Military-grade jet fuel made cheaply from plant waste instead of coal

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Technology

IVF add-ons are a waste of money – fertility clinics should ban them

Comment

Health

Folic acid seems to be essential for fathers-to-be as well as mothers

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Life

Macaques really can use logical reasoning to solve puzzles

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