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The hidden rules that determine which friendships matter to us

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The hidden rules that determine which friendships matter to us

Evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar has found that our friendships are governed by secret rules, based on everything from your sex to your sleep schedule. Our unique social fingerprints help determine who we are drawn to, which friendships last and why some friends are ultimately replaceable

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‘Little Foot’ hominin was either ill or very hungry in her childhood

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‘Little Foot’ hominin was either ill or very hungry in her childhood

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A pit latrine toilet in Kayunga District, Uganda

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Soil safely filters 38 million tonnes of human waste each year

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Oldest evidence of malted barley shows ancient Scandinavians made beer

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Oldest evidence of malted barley shows ancient Scandinavians made beer

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Listen to the oldest known conch shell horn from 18,000 years ago

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Listen to the oldest known conch shell horn from 18,000 years ago

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Treasure trove of ancient human remains hints at undiscovered species

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Treasure trove of ancient human remains hints at undiscovered species

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Stone Age Europeans used human bones to make arrowheads

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Stone Age Europeans used human bones to make arrowheads

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Ancient shell beads may have been the first money used in the Americas

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Ancient shell beads may have been the first money used in the Americas

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The reason we love to gather around the TV lies in Stone Age embers

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The reason we love to gather around the TV lies in Stone Age embers

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Can you ever know yourself? Whatever the answer, it is worth trying

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Can you ever know yourself? Whatever the answer, it is worth trying

Studying ourselves gets more complex with every breakthrough in genetics, physics or microbiology, but doing so can help us understand others a little better, too.

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Unique review: A fascinating look at the science of individuality

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Physics might create a backdoor to an afterlife – but don't bank on it

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If the multiverse exists, are there infinite copies of me?

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Why we’re in tune with our emotions – but suck at judging our smarts

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