Around 8% of the human genome is made up of ancient viral sequences—endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) that integrated into our ancestors’ germline millions of years ago. Once thought to be inert genetic ...

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Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in our area with the latest episode of the Our QC Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode Linda and Sharon sit down with Gwen ...

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"Edward", a nine-year-old Kenyan boy, has always been aware his father worked for the British military. The boy's skin colour, lighter than his peers, has provoked years of bullying. His father ...

Indira Lakshmanan is a host of Here & Now. During more than 30 years of award winning journalism experience, she has embedded with pirates in the Philippines, Maoist rebels in Nepal, and Khmer Rouge ...