Fossil tracks rewrite history of animals leaving water to live on land
The footprints of a reptile-like creature appear to have been laid down around 356 million years ago, pushing back the…
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The evolution of easier births means slower walking and pelvis issues
Wider hips may make childbirth easier, but increase the risk of other health issues By Michael
Bonobos can tell when they know something you don’t
Recognising that someone lacks information you possess is key for effective communication and cooperation, and bonobos seem to share this…
Blood test could diagnose ALS with up to 97 per cent accuracy
ALS, the most common form of motor neuron disease, can take a long time to diagnose, but a blood test…
A lost branch of the river Nile flowed past the pyramids of Egypt
Soil core samples show an ancient riverbed under the desert near many Egyptian pyramids, revealing an ancient waterway that dried…
Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells
The biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease appears to lead to fat droplets accumulating in brain immune cells, highlighting…
Distant planet may be the first known to share its orbit with another
Exoplanet PDS 70b, a gas giant seven times the mass of Jupiter, appears to share an orbit with a ball…
Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organization has declared an end to covid-19’s designation as a public health emergency of international concern, saying…