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We’ve only just confirmed that Homo habilis really existed

Their species name is well known, but until recently we’ve understood very little for certain about Homo habilis. Columnist Michael Marshall reveals what new fossils are telling us about the hominins that have been considered the first humans

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'Singing' dogs may show the evolutionary roots of musicality

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The first apes to walk upright may have evolved in Europe

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When we interbred with Neanderthals, they were usually the fathers

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Everyone's a queen: The ant species with no males or workers

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Microbe with the smallest genome yet pushes the boundaries of life

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

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Humans are the only primates with a chin – now we finally know why

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Which humans first made tools or art – and how do we know?

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Photos of a newborn infant being carefully cradled by the medical professional helping to deliver it. The photos are taken from the perspective of the parent giving birth.

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

Some think the rise of C-sections means that one day all births will require serious medical intervention. But a surprising new understanding of the pelvis suggests a different story

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The best new popular science books of February 2026

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Huge fossil bonanza preserves 512-million-year-old ecosystem

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

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Ancient giant kangaroos could have hopped despite their huge size

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