Prehistoric Spanish people transported 2-tonne stone by boat An analysis of the provenance of the Matarrubilla stone, a large megalith at Valencina in Spain, indicates that the monument’s builders must have had advanced seafaring technology
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486785-prehi

The foolproof way to win any lottery, according to maths How can you guarantee a huge payout from any lottery? Take a cue from combinatorics, and perhaps gather a few wealthy pals, says Jacob Aron
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486621-the-f

Nighttime light exposure linked to heart disease in largest study yet Light exposure at night may disrupt our body's internal clocks, or circadian rhythms, that keep physiological processes ticking along
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486543-night

Fresh understanding of how mouths heal may lead to a 'scar-free world' We have now learned why wounds in our mouth don't scar, which could lead to treatments that prevent such blemishes on the skin
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486794-fresh

Neanderthals had a 'fat factory' where they processed bones for grease An ancient human site in Germany features animal bones that were smashed into small pieces and heated to extract fat 125,000 years ago, showing that Neanderthal culinary skills were surprisingly sophisticated
https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/2486691-neand