Shape up
25 October 2017
People seem to come in all shapes and sizes. Do any other animals display the same amount of variation in size as humans among healthy adults? Why is there this variety, and what are its consequences for the future?
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Sandcastles in the air
25 October 2017
It seems ubiquitous at beaches for children to build sandcastles. Is this behaviour global? Is it innate or learned? Did the children of nomadic, hunter-gatherer groups also build mounds in the sand?
Midnight chorus
25 October 2017
On the radio I heard complex birdsong that had been recorded at midnight in summer in Finland. The Last Word has discussed what life is like for humans in polar regions, but how does wildlife cope with 24 hours of daylight?
Feedback: Trump's pick for top EPA post fails impromptu eye test
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Plus: why you'll find a Belgian king in the jungle, more mystery beach monster theories, FDA cracks down on added love, who owns your pacemaker, and more
Automate Halloween with a candy-dispensing jack-o'-lantern
25 October 2017
Take trick or treat to a whole new level with a pumpkin stack that can dish out a helping of candy – or Silly String
Pied tamarin doesn't look too happy about its extreme close-up
25 October 2017
Despite the grumpy expression, pied tamarins are curious and sociable. They are also on the brink of extinction, as their habitat disappears under concrete
