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Greenland Inuits have survived the cold thanks to gene variants that first emerged in Denisovans.

Adolescents are more likely to commit a violent act if a friend or an acquaintance does so.

Scientists investigate how we can hear words in noisy environments - the 'cocktail party effect'.

Syndromes that cause patients to mistake loved-ones for impostors have been mapped in the brain.

Scientists have identified new compound that could reduce TB treatment duration.

The genome editing technique is progressively revolutionising medical research.

Scientists have found the earliest direct evidence of potteries being used to cook plants 10,000 years ago.

Reduction in grey matter volumes in areas associated with social processes may prepare women for motherhood.

The series aims to dispel scientific myths and refute anti-scientific claims.

Many animals and plants in nature have strange and scary appearances.

To avoid conflict and vent their frustration people buy products from brands that their romantic partners like less.

Analysis of ancient molar shows what kind of food our ancestors ate and how they cleaned their teeth.

Scientists have found a way to safely rejuvenate the cells of adult mice and to extend their lives.

The city's major monuments were destroyed by so-called Islamic State who took back the city this week.

Mitochondrial replacement therapy will help couples who risk giving birth to a baby with mitochondrial disease

A new experiment has found a way to change people's brain activity to make them feel more confident.

Suicidal thoughts and depression affect pilots making it urgent to strengthen support and fight stigma.

Women who are turned away after initially seeking an abortion have more self-esteem and anxiety problems.

Nike has put together a project to make three athletes succeed in running a marathon under two hours.

The consequences of atmospheric rivers may be dramatic for wild oyster populations.

Uncertainties remain about whether Nefertiti is buried with Tutankhamun but the 'Lady Sattjeni' has been found.

A micro CT scan has shed light on the bones and face of the man hiding behind the plastered skull.

The 1,500-year-old relic bears the face of the terrible god Odin, a pillar of Norse mythology.

The Prader-Willi syndrome is associated with insatiable hunger and reduced growth.

The problem is particularly acute in rural areas of the US, with many newborns suffering the consequences.

Trophy hunting and retaliatory killings are threatening wild lion populations.

This year, the Geminid Meteor Shower might get obstructed by the supermoon.

Kangaroo Mother Care reduces mortality among premature babies and improves their lives as adults.

Although breast cancer mortality rates are decreasing, the gap between many countries remains.