Longer thumbs mean bigger brains and this is “pivotal” to human evolution, research has found.
Scientists studied 94 fossils and living…
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Rare shark species thought to be extinct rediscovered after decades
A rare shark species thought to be wiped out due to overfishing has been spotted for the first time after over five decades in Papua New…
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Wild Rabbits in US Show Startling ‘Tentacle’ Growths on Their Heads : ScienceAlert
Wild rabbits in Colorado have been discovered with concerning horn-like growths protruding from their heads, startling people on social media.
Thankfully the condition poses no threat to humans and other animals, with recent sightings also having been reported in Minnesota and Nebraska.
The…
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The Difference Between Concrete And Cement: Composition, Process, And Environmental Impact
You might use the words cement and concrete interchangeably, but they're actually two different materials, and one is used to make the other.
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Dry weather exposes archaeological secrets at National Trust monasteries
With sweltering temperatures and four heatwaves, this year’s summer season is set to go down as one of the hottest on record.
But aside from…
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How we read emotions could reveal a hidden sign of brain ageing
As we get older, we may be more inclined to think people look happy, a new study has found.
Scientists have found that ageing adults often show a ‘positivity bias’ when interpreting facial expressions, meaning they are more likely to label neutral or negative facial expressions as happy rather…
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Cats v dogs: Here’s who’s smarter, according to science
Whether cats or dogs are cleverer is a perennial question. There’s no denying dogs normally have bigger brains (especially if they’re a bigger breed). But pooches also have more neurons – one golden retriever was found to have 623 million neurons in its cerebral cortex, compared to 429…
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How to boost your metabolism: 5 simple ways to speed up fat loss
Metabolism: it isn’t what you (probably) think it is. Strictly speaking, your metabolism is the sum of every chemical reaction in every one of your cells – the total energy you burn each day.
Suffice to say, it’s quite complex. But, when thinking about weight loss, your metabolism can…
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Dry weather exposes archaeological secrets at National Trust monasteries
With sweltering temperatures and four heatwaves, this year’s summer season is set to go down as one of the hottest on record.
But aside from…
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