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Married people have stronger hands than those who are single

23 January 2019

Among men aged 50 or higher those who are married have a stronger grip than bachelors – and remarried men have the strongest grip of all

Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets

8 February 2018

A dog that was buried with its owners 14,000 years ago was chronically ill throughout its life, yet its owners repeatedly nursed it back to health – suggesting a deep bond of friendship

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Married people have stronger hands than those who are single

Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets

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