More From Martha Henriques
A 75-million-year-old lizard species that lived with dinosaurs has been discovered on Egg Mountain
The newly discovered species lived alongside dinosaurs at Egg Mountain in Montana, US.
Jan 25, 2017
The 'Big Five' personality traits have been linked to the wrinkles in your brain
Understanding how neurotic people's brains work could lead to better treatments for anxiety in the future.
Jan 25, 2017
10 most endangered species on Earth in 2017
There are less than 100 specimens each left of these critically endangered species.
Jan 24, 2017
The new cuddle hormone: Kisspeptin bridges the divide between emotions and sex hormones
The discovery could lead to treatments for people with certain psychosexual disorders.
Jan 23, 2017
Scrapping the worst pollution-emitting stoves could prevent 22.5 million early deaths by 2100
Inefficient solid-fuel cooking stoves have significant health risks and contribute to climate change
Jan 23, 2017
Black humour is a mark of intelligence, and of being secretly sweet on the inside
A black sense of humour doesn't make you more likely to be a psychopath after all.
Jan 23, 2017
How to immunise yourself against fake news on climate change
The more specific and targeted a 'psychological inoculation' is, the better it works, just like in medicine.
Jan 23, 2017
Here's how clever people become science deniers
Stating the facts is not an effective way of engaging with a science sceptic.
Jan 21, 2017
Ötzi the iceman snacked on 'Stone Age bacon' hours before his murder
The astonishingly well-preserved mummy of the iceman reveals that he ate local goat before he died.
Jan 20, 2017
Sea levels are set to rise by at least six meters - inundating all our coastal cities
Ocean temperatures are similar to those in the last interglacial period, when sea levels were much higher.
Jan 20, 2017
Treasures from 2,600-year-old grave of Celtic princess in Germany reveal their secrets
Features of gold jewellery found in the grave suggest a child found next to the woman was her daughter.
Jan 20, 2017
Mysterious 5,000-year history of ancient Libyan rock art revealed
Rock art and pottery reflect the rise and fall of cattle grazing in the Gilf Kebir region.
Jan 20, 2017
Gigantic valleys and fissures in the sea floor revealed beneath West Antarctic Ice Sheet
The valleys allow more circulation of warmer water underneath the ice sheet, which could accelerate melting.
Jan 19, 2017
Last ditch attempt announced to save vaquita porpoises from humans' 'acquatic cocaine' habit
There are less than 60 vaquita porpoises left in the wild and it may be difficult to catch any to protect them.
Jan 19, 2017
Historic volcanic eruption devastated fisheries on the other side of the world
Mount Tambora eruption of 1815 was the largest volcanic eruption in historical records.
Jan 18, 2017
A mass primate extinction has been triggered thanks to destruction of forests
We are likely to lose the majority of primate species to extinction in the coming decades.
Jan 18, 2017
It's official: 2016 was the hottest year on record
A strong El Niño effect contributed to last year's record-breaking temperatures.
Jan 18, 2017
Desert ruins from King Solomon's period could be site of biblical battles
A fortified gatehouse shows signs of military activity and complex social structure in an Iron Age camp.
Jan 18, 2017
Wasp plagues are set to hit UK and New Zealand as climate change brings warmer springs
Wasp populations are booming as springs become warmer and drier, a new study finds.
Jan 18, 2017
Male baboons force females to abort foetuses
Foeticide is not well understood in primates but could be widespread, researchers say.
Jan 18, 2017
Antarctica ice crack forces UK scientists to evacuate and shut down research base
The Halley VI base is being moved to a more secure location on a floating Antarctic ice sheet.
Jan 17, 2017
Sexism in Bronze Age China left signs of malnourishment etched on women's skeletons
Women received significantly less nutritious food than men during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Jan 16, 2017
Extremely rare 100-million-year-old sabre-toothed fish fossil dug up in Australian outback
Vicious lizardfish have never been found in Australia before.
Jan 16, 2017
Why do women have periods? Everything you need to know about menstruation.
Humans are among a select few species that menstruate.
Jan 16, 2017
Gigantic Middle Eastern dust storm was caused by climate change, not conflict
Shamal winds and unprecedented aridity was responsible for enormous storm.
Jan 16, 2017
The toxic e-waste mountains of East and South-east Asia have grown 63% in 5 years
Disposal by burning or acid baths causes serious health risks to workers, the public and wildlife.
Jan 16, 2017
4-million-year-old genes resurrected and put in modern insect to test evolutionary theory
Scientists got a surprise when they put ancient genes into fruit flies to test an old theory.
Jan 13, 2017
Roman doctor's room with 2,000-year-old bronze surgical instruments discovered in Cyprus
Medicine bottles, coins and medical instruments dating from the 1st Century CE were among the finds.
Jan 13, 2017
Nightmare superbug infection resistant to all antibiotics kills US woman
Pan-resistant superbugs means the return of incurable bacterial infections.
Jan 13, 2017
Why do women go through the menopause? Killer whales may have the answer
It's because of the way early humans shared food and how they moved social groups when mating.
Jan 12, 2017
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