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Earth News

‘Green’ funeral home in America investigated over putrid smell

Under Colorado law, green burials are legal but state code requires that any body not buried within 24 hours must be properly refrigerated.

09/10/2023

Earth News

This remote lake in Canada could be the birthplace of a new epoch

Sediment at the bottom of the lake holds evidence of humanity's indelible impact on the planet.

12/07/2023

Health news

Record-breaking primate genome study yields great insights for humans

The groundbreaking research marks a major milestone in genomic research, paving the way for further exploration and discovery across a wide range of species.

08/06/2023

Health news

Dads have always been older than mums, study finds

According to a new study, men have historically been seven years older than women when first having children.

16/01/2023

Nature

7 of the best entries from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022

The competition aims to highlight the beauty of nature, and humanity’s responsibility to protect it.

05/09/2022

Health news

Why are humans the only primates able to talk?

A new study suggests that humans are able to speak while monkeys and apes can’t because our vocal anatomy is actually simpler than other primates.

12/08/2022