They may also reveal a common ancestor of humans and great apes.

Study confirms the importance of challenging people and machines.

And that’s despite not having particularly large brains.

Online tool matches genetic sequences to a database.

Social bonds formed in captivity continue in the wild.

Research finds he was a master of fluid dynamics.

Regular flooding could become a reality for hundreds of millions of people.

Mega analysis reveals how small dietary changes can benefit health and the environment.

Analysis of ceramic vessels throws new light on social customs.

Their movement, not shape, determines flight behaviour, study shows.

Family tree busts theories about their age – and why moths grew ears.

Evidence of ocean acidification provides new insights into the last mass extinction.

Advanced techniques to identify inbreeding could inform conservation efforts.

The revelation could prevent costly damage and protect ecosystems.

The Saharan silver ant clocks up record speeds over blistering hot sands.

Research points to traditional custodians for clues to sustainable practices.

Study underscores the importance of social support for expecting mums.

To our detriment, if we continue on current trajectories, and global modelling shows just how.

You might have no choice if you eat out.

Studies confirm that dog owners live longer, healthier lives.

This new method could spark timely efforts to save the trees.