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Dogs: a caveman’s best friend

A 33,000-year-old dog skull found in Siberia presents some of the oldest evidence of dog domestication.

See-through soil will improve crops

The mysterious world of the rhizosphere revealed.

Why do whales and humans have such long menopause?

Long menopause allows killer whales to care for sons.

Making a supercomputer with Lego blocks and Raspberry Pi

Father and son developed a step-by-step guide on how to make your own supercomputer.

New bat species found in Malaysia

Misclassification of species suggests that there is need for a revision of the taxonomic status of muricola bats.

Tigers on the brink of extinction

Tigers and humans try to coexist, but will we be able to save this endangered species?

Urchin-loving otters fight global warming

Hearty appetite allows kelp forests to thrive and absorb carbon dioxide.

Will we be restricted to a vegetarian diet by 2050?

Too much water required to ‘grow’ a steak.

Birth of a planet

Researchers use 3D models to better our understanding of how planets are formed. 

Vitamin D’s impact on infection

Low levels of sun exposure may be putting you at risk.

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