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Immortal worms defy aging

Forget botox injections and age-defying creams, a species of flatworm may hold the key to looking young forever.

Which animal’s DNA differs the most from human DNA?

Making a genetic comparison between species is almost impossible.

Evolutionary leap caused by 10 billion humans

A new evolutionary leap will occur by 2100, and Dr Henrik Frystacki tells you why.

Coyotes are pint-sized versions of their former selves

Dwindling food supplies not climate change played a role in the downsizing of coyotes.

Breaking up helps coral reproduction

Corals can reproduce in different ways on dark, stormy nights.

Thickest parts of Arctic ice cap melting faster

NASA scientists reveal that the oldest, thickest sea ice is disappearing at a faster rate than the younger and thinner ice.

Tyrannosaurus rex’s killer smile

Scientists have examined T. rex’s dangerous dentures and powerful bite.

First complete look at a prehistoric penguin

A giant penguin fossil from New Zealand has been reconstructed after 35 years.

Shakespeare was right: rosemary improves your memory

Rosemary improves cognitive performance and enhances long-term memory in up to 15 per cent.

Neanderthals were disappearing before modern humans arrived

European Neanderthals were already on the verge of extinction 50,000 years ago.

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