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Coverage of body mass in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 00:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 17:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 13 · 17:00 UTCNEW SCIENTIST
    How humans evolved to be twice as big as our ancestors

    The article reveals that ancient human ancestors were smaller in height and body mass compared to modern humans, challenging artistic depictions of large prehistoric figures. Columnist Michael Marshall highlights that prehistoric kings were also shorter than commonly imagined.

  • SCIENCEApr 22 · 00:00 UTCNATURE NEWS
    Dynamics of genetic and somatic trade-offs in ageing and mortality

    A study published in Nature on April 22, 2026, identified 29 genetic loci influencing lifespan and mortality in mice, with effects varying by age and sex, and 30 loci linking body mass to longevity. The research used a population of 6,438 young mice to map DNA variants associated with these outcomes.