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Humans

Ancient hominin Lucy was a lousy runner, simulations show

Researchers have tried to work out how fast Australopithecus afarensis could run by creating a 3D digital robot of the ancient hominin

Technology

Are quantum computers now advanced enough to need operating systems?

Technology

‘Artificial tongue’ can detect chemical makeup of alcoholic drinks

A forest farm is being seen in Bijie, China, on May 31, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Environment

Unified approach could improve nature, climate and health all at once

An illustration of a near-Earth object

Space

Earth had a temporary mini-moon that was a chunk of the real moon

Environment

The most encouraging climate solutions and green technologies of 2024

Technology

UK plans to favour AI firms over creators with a new copyright regime

Life

Earliest known sabre-toothed predator hunted 270 million years ago

Technology

The best and weirdest photos of robots from 2024

Health

Is social media fuelling a rise in eating disorders?

Eating disorders have increased - and many are pointing the finger at sites like Instagram and TikTok

Health

Plastic chemicals linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide

Technology

Liquid metal particles can self-assemble into electronics

Space

Saturn’s rings may be far older than we thought

Technology

From Tesla to Trump, Elon Musk had a very busy 2024