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2013 Smart Guide: Searching for human origins in Asia

Life

2013 Smart Guide: Searching for human origins in Asia

Africa is where humanity began, where we took our first steps, but those interested in the latest cool stuff on our origins should now look to Asia instead

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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

War of words: The language paradox explained

Life

War of words: The language paradox explained

Features

Looks like we've got allergies all wrong

Life

Looks like we've got allergies all wrong

Opinion

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Humans

Tragic tears: Why we are the only animals that cry

CultureLab

Zoologger: The beetle with a handle on its back

Life

Zoologger: The beetle with a handle on its back

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Our true dawn: Pinning down human origins

Life

Our true dawn: Pinning down human origins

Features

'Ultrasonic' insect evolved tiny mammal-like ears

Life

'Ultrasonic' insect evolved tiny mammal-like ears

Some South American katydids seem to have evolved super-sensitive ears on their legs which may help them tell potential mates from foes

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Life

First stone-tipped spear thrown earlier than thought

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Life

Zoologger: The leggiest animal in the world

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Life

Our ancestors dined on grass 3.5 million years ago

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Life

Zoologger: The bird with a password-protected nest

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