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Why are you laughing: The science of humour

Why are you laughing: The science of humour

While humour is an innate part of being human, dating back to ‘primate laughter’, exactly what makes something funny is still mostly unknown
Archaeology: Using chemistry to retrace humanity’s footsteps

Archaeology: Using chemistry to retrace humanity’s footsteps

Amelia Cummins discusses archaeological practices and what they can reveal about the history of humanity