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evolution

Ella Al-Shamahi

Humans

The fossil finder who can't wait to return to war-torn Yemen

Secrets about our origins could be hiding in a cave in Yemen, says Ella Al-Shamahi – if only she could get there

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The origin of insect wings has been revealed by gene editing

Earth

The origin of insect wings has been revealed by gene editing

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To enjoy Robert Newman’s gig, park your scientific scepticism

Humans

To enjoy Robert Newman’s gig, park your scientific scepticism

Culture

Lemurs

Life

All other primates live their lives according to a simple rule

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Arsonist falcons suggest birds discovered fire before humans did

Life

Arsonist falcons suggest birds discovered fire before humans did

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reading book

Space

The books and ideas that will shape the year ahead

Culture

Plants use sand armour to break teeth of attacking caterpillars

Life

Plants use sand armour to break teeth of attacking caterpillars

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Cocoa pods

Earth

Our lust for tastier chocolate has transformed the cocoa tree

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Odd fossils hint first complex life hung on long after its time

Life

Odd fossils hint first complex life hung on long after its time

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Person stood on a hill against a dark sky with the Milky Way visible, shining a torch upwards

Life

Why complex life could prove remarkably common in the universe

Two missions to other solar systems are on the table. If they find life chances are it will be sophisticated, say Dirk Schulze-Makuch and William Bains

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Humans

2018 preview: Get ready to meet your newest long-lost ancestor

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Life

Busy doing nothing: How sloths mastered life in the slow lane

Features

Life

Great tits avoid bad food after seeing grossed-out friends

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Life

This is the oldest fossil of a plesiosaur from the dinosaur era

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