New brain gene gives us edge over apes, study suggests
Scientists have taken a step forward in helping to solve one of life's greatest mysteries – what makes us human?
Scientists have taken a step forward in helping to solve one of life's greatest mysteries – what makes us human?
Biotechnology
Nov 14, 2012
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A newly identified species of feathered dinosaur is the largest ever discovered to have a well-preserved set of bird-like wings, research suggests.
Archaeology
Jul 16, 2015
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A 180 million-year-old fossil has shed light on how some ancient crocodiles evolved into dolphin-like animals.
Archaeology
May 11, 2018
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A newly identified prehistoric marine predator has shed light on the origins of the distant relatives of modern crocodiles.
Archaeology
Oct 3, 2017
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Text messages and social media posts that contain yellow emojis are seen as having been written by white people, a study suggests.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2021
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Dozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.
Archaeology
Apr 2, 2018
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Significant changes in one of the Earth's most important ecosystems are not only a symptom of climate change, but may fuel further warming, research suggests.
Environment
Jul 6, 2015
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Rising global temperatures could increase the amount of carbon dioxide naturally released by the world's oceans, fuelling further climate change, a study suggests.
Earth Sciences
Jun 8, 2014
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The most comprehensive family tree of meat-eating dinosaurs ever created is enabling scientists to discover key details of how birds evolved from them.
Archaeology
Sep 25, 2014
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Astronomers using the most powerful telescope ever built have identified a massive, densely packed galaxy 25 billion light years away.
Astronomy
May 22, 2023
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