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New maps show that the Earth is rapidly running out of fertile land and that food production will soon be unable to keep up with the world’s burgeoning population. The maps…
Depriving young children of cuddles and attention subtly changes how their brains develop and in later life can leave them anxious and poor at forming relationships, according to…
Primordial clay ”wombs” that lie scattered around ocean floors played a crucial role in fostering early life on Earth, according to a team of scientists. The clay structures were…
Women with attractive faces tend to have higher levels of the sex hormone oestrogen, according to a study published this month. The finding suggests that features such as large…
Nearly a fifth of all human genes have been patented — the majority by private biotechnology companies, according to a survey of patent records published recently. The extent to…
If you are one of those people who drops off instantly into a deep sleep every night, then the chances are you inherited the ability from your parents. For those who toss and…
Every species seems to come and go. Some last longer than others, but nothing lasts forever. Humans are a relatively recent phenomenon, jumping out of trees and striding across…
