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People are more clued up about science than you might think

Fake news isn't making us wilfully ignorant. Our survey suggests that people are better informed and more discerning than we give them credit for

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Volcanic eruption may have helped drive real-life hobbits extinct

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Is studying your gut bacteria key to good health or a waste of money?

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George Church: The maverick geneticist now wants to reverse ageing

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Prehistoric girl had parents belonging to different human species

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Did we really evolve domestic violence? We don't know yet

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It may be impossible to evolve a large brain if you hibernate

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It may be impossible to evolve a large brain if you hibernate

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<em>Iceman</em>: Our human history is the real star of a film about Ötzi

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Iceman: Our human history is the real star of a film about Ötzi

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The truth about intelligence: What makes someone smarter than others?

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The truth about intelligence: How useful is a high IQ?

A smart brain might help you do well in tests, but there are many other ways it can affect your life, both positively and negatively

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Specky geeks and airheads? The truth behind intelligence stereotypes

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The truth about intelligence: Can I become cleverer?

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The truth about intelligence: What is it really?

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The truth about intelligence: Do IQ tests really work?

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