Sunscreen or camouflage? Why so many animals have dark backs and pale bellies
It is one of the most controversial questions in nature. Now a group of British researchers have shed light on the answer.
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What is ‘normal’ baby sleep? How evolutionary clues, not cultural expectations, can help new parents
Understanding the evolutionary roots of baby sleep can help parents cope.
Light pollution is bad for humans but may be even worse for animals
Light is among the fastest growing human-made pollutants of the natural environment. Numbers of outdoor lights are growing rapidly across the world, far outpacing general population growth. We know light…
The ancient clock that rules our lives – and determines our health
Biological clocks set the pace for nearly all living things, and Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael Young – awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – helped us understand how.
Stunning, crystal‑clear images of Pluto – but what do they mean?
From a mysterious haze to strange nitrogen snowfall, the latest pictures of Pluto pose many new questions.
How we solved the Greek monkey mystery – and found an important clue to Bronze Age world
Ancient frescoes suggest Europe and south Asia had trade links as long as 3,600 years ago.
‘Dark empaths’: how dangerous are psychopaths and narcissists with empathy?
Researchers used to believe people with ‘dark personalities’ had empathy deficits, but new research is challenging that.
Eat well to age better at a biological level – new research
What matters most when it comes to healthy ageing is overall diet quality maintained consistently over time.
School holiday shakeup brings unintended consequences
Michael Gove’s proposal to allow all schools in England to set their own holidays is part of a bill aimed at removing “unnecessary burdens” and regulations. But removing some burdens could create others…
The science behind why you love a weekend lie‑in
We aren’t slaves to our body clocks: changing your routine could make a huge difference to your sleep patterns.
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