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Humans

Did apes first walk upright on two legs in Europe, not Africa?

An extinct ape that lived in Germany 11.6 million years ago may have been bipedal – even though walking upright is the hallmark of more human-like species

News

Pregnant woman and man in bed

Health

Sorry, having sex won't start labour – but rubbing your nipples might

News

Worker growing cannabis plants

Health

There is little evidence that cannabis helps mental health problems

News

monkey using stone tool

Life

Some monkeys reuse their stone tools but others just chuck them away

News

Diazepam is a type of benzodiazepine drug

Health

Benzodiazepines and z-drugs are prescribed more in poorer areas

News

Man’s body brews its own beer after yeast take over his gut microbiome

Health

Man’s body brews its own beer after yeast take over his gut microbiome

News

Moving to Mars – this show will help you become a real Martian

Technology

Moving to Mars – this show will help you become a real Martian

Culture

Humpback whales use their flippers to swat salmon into their mouths

Environment

Humpback whales use their flippers to swat salmon into their mouths

News

Extinction Rebellion protests should be embraced, not banned

Environment

Extinction Rebellion protests should be embraced, not banned

Comment

High levels of air pollution seem to be linked to early miscarriages

Health

High levels of air pollution seem to be linked to early miscarriages

Pregnant women who live and work in places with a lot of air pollution appear to be more likely to experience missed miscarriages

News

Technology

Renewables overtook fossil fuels in UK electricity mix for first time

News

Health

Cannabis extract may work as a treatment for cannabis addiction

News

Health

A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

Insight

Mind

Dr Herbert Kleber brought evidence-based treatment to drug addiction

Regulars

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