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Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls

Scrolls from the Roman library of Herculaneum that were carbonised by a volcanic eruption have been read in their entirety for the first time, thanks to scans and AI software

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Possible signs of ancient life on Mars are rich in complex carbon

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A note from the anniversary editor

A note from the anniversary editor

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All known Homo naledi skeletons seem to be female

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Some of the last Neanderthals were surprisingly genetically diverse

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Fluctuating oestrogen levels may alter how drugs enter women's brains

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Space

Hidden black hole could explain mystery at the heart of our galaxy

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Earth

Huge crater in Australia may be the oldest impact structure on Earth

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You should turn off fans when it's too hot – but how hot is too hot?

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Elite Maya people had teeth placed in a cave far from their tombs

A cave in Belize contains teeth from dozens of important Maya people buried elsewhere, which may attest to a ritual intended to ensure their passage to the underworld

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SpaceX's secretive plans to deliver cargo to Earth from space

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Unapproved gene therapy for boosting longevity is set to go on sale

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Woman with Alzheimer's starts conversing again after taking psilocybin

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Life

New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air

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