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Why do we exist? The meaning of life isn’t to be found in the stars

17 November 2021

We are tiny specks of life in a vast, indifferent cosmos – but to say that decreases the value of our existence is to measure ourselves against the wrong thing

For the love of dog: How our canine companions evolved for affection

1 January 2020

It's not just the food, your dog really does love you - and researcher Clive Wynne has done the studies to prove it

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Why do we exist? The meaning of life isn’t to be found in the stars

For the love of dog: How our canine companions evolved for affection

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