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A single French fry on a paper plate with plastic cutlery beside it

Health

Calorie restriction diet extends life of monkeys by years

Macaques on permanent diets live significantly longer – the equivalent of nine years in people. But is the detailed meal planning and loss of libido worth it?

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Tidal energy could work for the UK

Earth

UK urged to push ahead with world-first tidal lagoon power plant

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Monkey with open mouth

Life

Baboons recorded making key sounds found in human speech

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Macaque monkey on the back of a Sika deer

Life

Wild monkey filmed mounting deer and trying to have sex with it

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Hand holding PrEP pill

Health

Massive drop in London HIV rates may be due to internet drugs

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gene test

Health

Simple blood test can detect genetic diseases early in pregnancy

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Turing running

Humans

The Turing Guide: Last words on an enigmatic codebreaker?

Culture

girl with book

Life

Science books we're keen to read in 2017

Culture

A group therapy session

Health

‘Psychedelic sanctuary’ will help drug users get over bad trips

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Humans

Something for everyone in 12 Days of Culture

Here are some seasonal treats for the mind. Find angry birds in Canada, watch lions roar in Paris, or curl up with an amazing book about a scientific friendship

Culture

Health

Becoming a mother may change the brain to read baby's mind

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Life

Orcas seen hunting and killing rare whales for the first time

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Health

Woman gives birth thanks to ovary removed when she was 8

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Humans

Neuroscience vs art: Let's talk across the divide

Culture

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