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Andy Serkis in Neanderthal make-up

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Can CGI finally convince us that Neanderthals were smart?

We still see Neanderthals as dim, ape-people despite mounting evidence of their intelligence. Can a CGI makeover with Andy Serkis help transform their image?

Culture

Stem cells may reveal how Neanderthal DNA works in modern humans

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Stem cells may reveal how Neanderthal DNA works in modern humans

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Origin of our species: Why humans were once so much more diverse

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A scan of a brain

Health

A high IQ may protect men from a cause of psychological stress

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Ancient finger bone may reveal humanity's path out of Africa

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Ancient finger bone may reveal humanity's path out of Africa

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DNA from another mystery human ancestor lingers in some people

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DNA from another mystery human ancestor lingers in some people

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Neanderthals ambushed cave bears as they awoke from hibernation

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Neanderthals ambushed cave bears as they awoke from hibernation

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Does your kids’ DNA matter more than which school they go to?

Analysis

Our ancestors mated with the mystery 'Denisovan' people – twice

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Our ancestors mated with the mystery 'Denisovan' people – twice

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Health

The Genius Within: How to be smart in the 21st century

Boosting IQ is a hot topic in self-improvement. But a riveting new read leaves some big questions hanging

Culture

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Found: more than 500 genes that are linked to intelligence

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How Â鶹´«Ã½ readers predicted the Oscar winners

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Neanderthals made the oldest cave art in the world

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Can you predict the future? Take our Oscars quiz to find out

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