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    Neanderthal DNA linked to higher fertility in modern humans

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    Don't miss: The science of taking a stroll

    New Scientist’s weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss Health 20 May 2020 Visit online Arctic: culture and climate is an exhibition at the British Museum covering everything from 28,000-year-old mammoth ivory jewellery to modern snow mobiles. Though it has been postponed, you can now view […] More

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    Coronavirus is evolving. Knowing how could help us stop the pandemic

    Viruses, like the coronavirus causing covid-19, can evolve rapidly. Knowing how and why they change should help us beat this pandemic and prevent future ones Health 20 May 2020 SEVERAL weeks before the novel coronavirus became a serious issue in the UK, I attended a friend’s birthday party. Already, much of the conversation centred on […] More

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    13 lockdown cooking projects and the science of how they work

    During this spell of enforced confinement, many of us have found a renewed enthusiasm for cooking and baking. Recipes that normally seem too time-consuming now feel like a thoroughly relaxing way to pass the time, and making yourself delicious things to eat is an easy way to bring joy in a period when we are […] More

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    Don't miss: An explorer visits the world's artificial islands

    Online exhibitions, artificial island explorers and whether art and culture can thrive on the internet, all in this week’s guide to what’s worth checking out Humans 13 May 2020 Paul Calbar/Getty Images Visit FACT, a centre for art, film and new technology in Liverpool, UK, is putting together a year-long online programme of podcasts, live […] More

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    Millions of us take drugs for high blood pressure – is it worth it?

    Hypertension affects one in four adults and is usually treated with medication, even though lifestyle changes can reduce blood pressure. Here’s what you need to know Health 13 May 2020 LAST year, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. “Why me?” I asked. “I exercise regularly, I’m not overweight, I don’t […] More