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human evolution

Why did Neanderthals have such big noses?

Life

Why did Neanderthals have such big noses?

People who theorise the Neanderthal's huge nose is good for an icy climate or due to a super-strong jaw are mistaken, say researchers

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Earth

When did the Earth turn green?

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Creationists declare war over the brain

Life

Creationists declare war over the brain

Opinion

Volcanic lightning may have sparked life on Earth

Earth

Volcanic lightning may have sparked life on Earth

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Life

The disease legacy of our distant ancestors

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'Missing link' fossil stuck its neck out

Earth

'Missing link' fossil stuck its neck out

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Life

Is there an optimum speed of life?

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'Devils' trails' are world's oldest human footprints

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'Devils' trails' are world's oldest human footprints

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Tools maketh the monkey

Life

Tools maketh the monkey

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Life

Nerds rejoice: Braininess boosts likelihood of sex

Women looking for both short- and long-term relationships go for geniuses over dunces, according to a new study

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Life

A wolf's dark pelt is a gift from the dogs

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Life

Freedom from selection lets genes get creative

Features

Life

Neanderthals feasted on seals and dolphins

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Life

Vatican says it does not owe Darwin an apology

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