Our braininess may have evolved thanks to less sticky neurons
4 October 2017
We don’t know much about the genetic evolution of the human brain. Now experiments suggest genes involved in cell stickiness may have given our brain its folds
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New York City mice may be evolving to eat fast food like pizza
4 October 2017
White-footed mice from New York City are genetically distinct from their country-dwelling cousins, and their urban diets may be responsible
Grass-fed beef is bad for the planet and causes climate change
3 October 2017
Supporters like Prince Charles say raising cattle on pastures can be good for the environment, but the sums have been done and their claims don’t add up
Life may have begun millions of years earlier than we thought
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Artificial organs used in operations without approval for humans
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Several artificial tissues manufactured at University College London were not produced to accepted quality standards but were transplanted into people
Dolphins that work with humans to catch fish have unique accent
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Some bottlenose dolphins cooperate with Brazilian fishers, probably for mutual benefit, and these animals don't whistle like others in their group
We’re nearly ready to use CRISPR to target far more diseases
2 October 2017
Forget editing embryos. We’re nearly ready to use CRISPR to change DNA inside our own bodies to treat many disorders, from hepatitis B to muscular dystrophy
Methane burps on young Mars helped it keep its liquid water
2 October 2017
The mystery of how water on Mars lasted for millions of years may come down to methane explosions that warmed the planet enough to melt ice and make rivers flow
How a wave of your coffee cup or spoon could switch TV channels
1 October 2017
Everyday objects could soon be used to control your television thanks to a new technique that uses a webcam to recognise movements
Hundreds of Japanese species floated to the US on tsunami debris
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The 2011 Tohoku tsunami swept vast amounts of debris out into the Pacific, carrying over 280 species across to America
