News and Research
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February 5, 2026Could finger length provide vital clue to understanding human brain evolution?
The evolution of the human species is marked by an increase in brain size. Now new research suggests that could be partly dependent on increases in prenatal oestrogen - revealed by looking at the length of a person’s fingers.
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February 3, 2026Why the idea of an ‘ideal worker’ can be so harmful for people with mental health conditionsIt’s bad for businesses too.
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January 29, 2026Did a tsunami hit the Bristol Channel four centuries ago? Revisiting the great flood of 1607Four centuries on, scientists are still debating whether the catastrophic flood of 1607 was driven by a storm surge or a tsunami.