Â鶹´«Ã½

human evolution

sculptures

Humans

A series of fortunate events: How our culture made us

We now accept culture drove our extraordinary success as a species, but how? A compelling new account brings us up to speed with the story so far

Culture

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

Earth

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

News

Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster, DUP deputy leader and leader

Earth

Five things you need to know about DUP politicians and science

News

Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

Life

Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

News

Jaw from Jebel Irhoud

Humans

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

News

Extinct species of Galapagos giant tortoise may be resurrected

Life

Extinct species of Galapagos giant tortoise may be resurrected

News

E. coli colonies

Life

Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

News

Macaque with stolen goods

Life

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

News

A classroom in Uttar Pradesh

Health

Learning to read and write rewires adult brain in six months

News

A pair of cowpea seed beetles mating

Life

Traumatic beetle sex causes rapid evolutionary arms race

Male seed beetles use sharp spikes on their penises to damage females during sex, but females are evolving thicker tissue to resist them

News

Life

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

News

Life

Hopping miniature parrots suggest how birds first got airborne

News

Life

Resurrected organisms reveal life’s bare essentials

Features

Life

Odds on: 10 science breakthroughs you can bet on

Features

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop