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The Book of Humans review – a smart update on human exceptionalism

26 September 2018

From tool use to sex, so much of what we think divides us from other animals is wrong. Culture is the new front line, says a new book – but expect surprises
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Art: The Science Gallery opens in London

26 September 2018

From heroin to Playstation, we are all users argues Hooked, a captivating show to launch a gallery with ambitions to demolish the boundaries around science

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