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Ancient DNA from Ukraine uncovers the earliest evidence of the arrival of the ‘steppe ancestry’ – the last piece of the modern Western European genetic puzzle.

The surprising frequency of bees on coins through history shows the enduring importance to human societies of our buzzing companions.

It might seem like a simple concept, but to get ice cream right, you need three states of matter and a delicate interplay of chemistry.

The discovery is helping shed light on a vibrant ancient spice trade that spanned many thousands of kilometres.

A nuclear bomb is a bomb that makes explosions by changing the nucleus of an atom in a way that releases a lot of energy.

Astronomers have detected a long-running source of slow, repeating radio pulses that can’t be explained by current theories – but it’s probably not aliens.

Experiments show honey from Australian desert ants has potent antimicrobial power.

Twitter has been officially rebranded to X, in a process many would deem chaotic. But we can still try to make sense of it.

How dangerous is borax? And what’s the best way to judge the toxicity of everyday household products?

Animal-assisted yoga classes have increased in popularity around the world – but their impact on animal welfare may be far from benign.