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Ancient human skulls

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We may have mated with Neanderthals more than 219,000 years ago

Analysis of DNA from a fossilised Neanderthal bone suggests modern human ancestors entered Europe and interbred with locals more than 219,000 years ago

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Teeth of Coronodon havensteini

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‘Missing link’ whale could filter feed and hunt larger prey

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Chimps are not as superhumanly strong as we thought they were

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Chimps are not as superhumanly strong as we thought they were

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Wise elk learn to outsmart hunters and tell apart their weapons

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Wise elk learn to outsmart hunters and tell apart their weapons

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sculptures

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A series of fortunate events: How our culture made us

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Extreme plants thrive at 72°C in New Zealand's hot volcanic soil

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Extreme plants thrive at 72°C in New Zealand's hot volcanic soil

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Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster, DUP deputy leader and leader

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Five things you need to know about DUP politicians and science

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Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

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Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

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Jaw from Jebel Irhoud

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Our species may be 150,000 years older than we thought

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Extinct species of Galapagos giant tortoise may be resurrected

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Extinct species of Galapagos giant tortoise may be resurrected

The Floreana Island giant tortoise was wiped out in the 19th century, but close relatives found on other islands might be key to bringing it back

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Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

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Monkey mafia steal your stuff, then sell it back for a cracker

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Traumatic beetle sex causes rapid evolutionary arms race

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Our common ancestor with chimps may be from Europe, not Africa

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