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Our closest ape-like ancestor went back to the trees

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Our closest ape-like ancestor went back to the trees

A. sediba is confirmed as our closest known non-human ancestor – and may have lived in the trees after having evolved to walk on the ground

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New US education standards put climate in spotlight

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How flower power paved the way for our evolution

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How flower power paved the way for our evolution

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Stone tools helped shape human hands

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China bird flu may be two mutations from a pandemic

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China bird flu may be two mutations from a pandemic

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Sea urchins evolving to cope with ocean acidification

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Sea urchins evolving to cope with ocean acidification

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Woman WLTM tall, broad man. Big penis preferred

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Woman WLTM tall, broad man. Big penis preferred

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Dino stars of <i>Jurassic Park</i> to remain featherless

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Dino stars of Jurassic Park to remain featherless

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Meteorites could have been source of life's batteries

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Meteorites could have been source of life's batteries

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Txtspk is a stimulating force in language evolution

Far from leading to the demise of the English language, digital technologies have enabled a massive increase in writing. Long may it continue

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Migration mystery: Who were the first Americans?

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Life

Bigger isn't always better for becoming multicellular

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Life

Should we aim to live like cavemen?

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Life

Banks gone bad: Our evolved morality has failed us

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