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Experiment may help explain the ‘most intriguing causal paradox in biology’ about how early life forms came together about 4 billion years ago

The claim has been brought after the City of London Corporation erected signs which said the ponds are open to trans women despite the Supreme Court’s judgement on the issue earlier this year

Rural and poor people at particular risk

Exposure to high temperatures could result in long-lasting damage to health of billions of people, scientists warn

Experts explain the latest buzzy ingredient in skincare: epidermal growth factors

An investigation has revealed that popular cocoa-based products in France may contribute more than expected to daily exposure to cadmium, a metal that builds up in the body over time and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

The microbiome’s hidden impact on mood

Why evolutionary theory should be applied to peacocks, politics, iPhones and quite a lot in between

Mixed classes would widen children’s understanding and reduce stigma and disinformation about periods, researchers say

Feeling more refreshed after 7.5 hours sleep and groggy after 9? We spoke to a sleep expert about why, and how you can feel refreshed every morning.

A new study finds that liquids other than water might be able to support life on worlds beyond Earth, potentially expanding the envelope of life throughout the cosmos.