Sarah Gaunt finds that the Hainan gibbon is hanging on, but only just
primates
The Syncytin Gene: Viruses Responsible for Human Life
Reza Rezaei Javan investigates syncytins – viral genes that are essential for our survival
The rise of homo sapiens
From the origin of life through to the development of language and culture, Charlotte Mykura explores the rise of human beings
Eating our way up
Nam Cheah looks at the evolution of the hominoid diet
Masterclass: Primate Photography with Anup Shah
Join the Natural History Museum for an evening with award-winning photographer Anup Shah as he shares his passion for studying animal behaviour.
Speedy science
Editors-in-Chief, Iona Twaddell and Jennifer Toes, answer your quick-fire science questions in 150 words or less.
Smiling science
Dentistry was not much fun in the 18th century, but it has influenced modern smiles none the less…