Ukraine may have been first part of Europe colonised by early humans
Korolevo, a site in Ukraine where early humans made stone tools, has been dated to 1.4 million years ago, suggesting early humans moved from Ukraine i
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School uniforms may prevent children from getting enough exercise
Children who live in countries where school uniforms are the norm appear to be less active than those who don’t, possibly because the clothing restric
What would life on Earth be like if our planet were cube-shaped?
In the two-part season finale of Dead Planets Society, our hosts are turning Earth into a cube with fascinating results – walking to space, enormous s
Is Alzheimer’s drug donanemab really a ‘turning point’ for treatment?
The experimental drug donanemab slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease compared with a placebo, but the effect may not be large enough to be not
GPS could predict earthquakes two hours ahead, but there’s a catch
An analysis of GPS data has revealed a slow and otherwise undetectable slip of tectonic plates that begins two hours before an earthquake – but detect
We evolved to match local micronutrient levels, which may be a problem
Most human populations evolved to cope with low or high local levels of micronutrients such as zinc, but these localised adaptations might now be prob
Starship livestream: Watch SpaceX launch the most powerful rocket ever
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is expected to launch its Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, later today
Rivers are leaking ancient carbon back into the atmosphere
Carbon stored in landscapes for thousands of years is leaching back into the atmosphere via rivers, and human activity may be to blame