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Did ancient humans start farming so they could drink more beer?
New evidence suggests that alcohol was a surprisingly big motivator in our monumental transition from hunting and gathering to farming – but was beer really …
Dinosaurs like Diplodocus may have been as colourful as birds
Skin fossils from a sauropod dinosaur examined with an electron microscope feature structures called melanosomes, which are similar to those that create the bright colours …
It’s two years since we were told ‘the age of fossil fuels …
The decline of the coal export industry could come even faster than expected, and we need to do more to manage the economic risksWant to …
The Guardian view on waste: the festive season is a good time …
Weak regulation is to blame for disastrous failures in relation to pollution. But there are solutions if people get behind themA study suggesting that as …
2025 was chock full of exciting discoveries in human evolution
From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool making, this year has given us a clearer …
The surprising longevity lessons from the world’s oldest animal
Scientists were amazed to discover a 507-year-old clam that was already 100 in Shakespeare’s day, but why did it live so long and what can …
Pompeii building site reveals how the Romans made concrete
Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into Roman construction techniques and the longevity …
The 33 best books, films, games and TV to entertain you this …
Our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games, board games and more to see you through …
Timing cancer drug delivery around our body clock may boost survival
The time of day that cancer drugs are administered could make a big difference to a patient's outcomes, and would be a relatively simple intervention …
The audacious quest to light up the sky with artificial auroras
How a Finnish physicist named Karl Lemström once became obsessed with recreating the aurora borealis from scratch – and may have ended up creating something …
We’ve finally cracked how to make truly random numbers
From machine learning to voting, the workings of the world demand randomisation, but true sources of randomness are surprisingly hard to find. Now quantum mechanics …
2025 is the second-hottest year since records began
Mean temperatures this year approached 1.5°C above the preindustrial average, making it the second hottest year after 2024
Odd elements in supernova blast might have implications for alien life
Some of the elements used by living systems are far more abundant in Cassiopeia A than we thought, hinting that some parts of our galaxy …
How worried should you be about spending too much time on your …
Screen time has been linked to all sorts of problems, from depression and obesity to poor sleep. But how worried should you really be? Jacob …
What the family drama of interbreeding polar and grizzly bears reveals
A hybrid grolar bear saga is unfolding in the Arctic, and the tale of this strange family has much to tell us about nature on …
Extreme heat hampers children’s early learning
Children regularly exposed to temperatures over 30°C (86°F) have lower scores on literacy and numeracy tests at age 3 to 4, according to UNICEF data …
Too busy to meditate? Microdosing mindfulness has big health benefits
Small bursts of mindfulness practices lasting a minute or less can have unexpected benefits for those with busy lives - here’s how
Are we living in a simulation? This experiment could tell us
The idea that we might be living in a simulated reality has worried us for centuries. Now physicists have found some tantalising clues – and …
Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for …
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Most countries make progress towards universal health coverage, but major challenges remain, …
Since 2000, most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial …
Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.
Countries to reconvene sooner to accelerate progress on WHO Pathogen Access and …
WHO Member States today ended their latest round of intensive negotiations on the world’s first Pathogen Access andBenefit Sharing (PABS) system. Countries decided to resume …
Comet 3I/ATLAS from beyond solar system carries key molecule for life
Astronomers have discovered that 3I/ATLAS is carrying methanol and other chemicals that were probably important in the origin of life
Tattooing may trigger localised damage to the immune system
There is relatively little information on the long-term health effects of tattooing, but a couple of recent studies suggest the art form might trigger prolonged …
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