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The untold story of our remarkable hands and how they made us human

The evolution of human hands is one of the most important – and overlooked – stories of our origin. Now, new fossil evidence is revealing their pivotal role

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Your BMI can't tell you much about your health – here's what can

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Your BMI can't tell you much about your health – here's what can

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Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour by 6 hours

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Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels

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Why is childbirth so hard for humans – and is it getting even harder?

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Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer

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A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

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A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

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We can block the spread of HIV: Best ideas of the century

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We can block the spread of HIV: Best ideas of the century

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New Scientist’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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New Scientist’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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New Scientist recommends Why We Drink Too Much for Dry January

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

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These small lifestyle tweaks can add a year to your life

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Weight regain seems to occur within 2 years of stopping obesity drugs

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2026 will shed light on whether a little-known drug helps with autism

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The weight-loss drugs on trial in 2026 may trump Ozempic and Zepbound

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