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Both ancient human species showed signs of simultaneously using their hands to move around – such as by climbing trees – as ...

Scientists have found new evidence for how our fossil human relatives in South Africa may have used their hands.

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Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Royal Veterinary College of London have worked together on a pioneering project ...

In a medical first, a man in Australia survived 100 days with no biological heart—only a titanium device pumping blood through his body. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the reality of cutting-edge ...

It investigates in particular the acquisition of human remains and their ongoing place in museums and other historical institutions. Ben Luke spoke to him about the publication. Dan Hicks ...

A Canadian tourist lost both of her hands trying to take a photo of a shark while snorkeling ... "The shark didn't just see a human: 'Ooh, I'm hungry, I want to go take a bite.' That did not happen." ...

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Lucky for some – Virtual Hand grows to 13 strong West Yorkshire-based Virtual Assistant agency Virtual Hand is celebrating a key milestone as founder Michelle Poole announces her growing team has ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Pictured at the repatriation ceremony are (L-R) Kathryn Thomson, chief executive of National Museums NI and Kuike Kamakea-Ohelo from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (William Cherry/Presseye/PA ...