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Hard to swallow • New archaeological evidence invites us to reassess our views on cannibalism

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Fire and ice from above

The Cheshire Cat’s quantum twin • An experiment that could separate a particle’s properties from its mass may shed light on the connection between gravity and quantum mechanics, reports Alex Wilkins

Hominins may have left Africa 700,000 years earlier than we thought

Power beamed from orbit in first proof-of-principle test

Male cuttlefish burst through ink clouds to impress females

What Einstein got wrong about ultra-speedy mirrors

Bilingual exposure counts early on • Infants living in bilingual homes may have advantages when it comes to speech processing

Man feels warmth and cold through prosthetic arm

Migratory animals are in decline • Species that travel vast distances, from sharks to sea birds, face a bleak future

Magma flow in Iceland was the fastest ever seen

UK fusion reactor bows out with record-breaking run

Video games could help put adaptable AI to the test

Analysis Coronavirus recovery • Exercising can help people with long covid – at least a bit An eight-week exercise programme modestly improved the quality of life of people with long covid, but it may not benefit everyone with the condition, finds Clare Wilson

SpaceX aims to stop comms blackouts • A trick with satellites could let spacecraft re-enter Earth’s atmosphere without losing radio contact

Huge deposit of hydrogen gas found deep below Albania

Analysis Dementia protection • Does Viagra help to protect against Alzheimer’s? A study has found a link between taking erectile dysfunction drugs and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but it is far from definitive, finds Clare Wilson

Cyborg locusts could sniff out bombs thanks to nano boost

Locations stick in our memories better than other details

Time crystals could keep quantum computers stable

How periods change with age • Menopause has a strong effect on the variability of the menstrual cycle

Old milk provides a whey to extract gold from e-waste

Exoplanets may have magma seas

Nanoparticles may treat lung disease

Pollution can make flowers less attractive to insects

Really brief

Let’s talk about love • The science of relationships shows there aren’t five love languages, despite claims on TikTok, say Emily Impett, Haeyoung Gideon Park and Amy Muise

No planet B • In deep water I travelled for days to the remote Pitcairn Islands, a shining example of ocean conservation. But so much more needs to be done to protect our seas, says Graham Lawton

Time for a nap

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The problem with love • Can we ever know what love is, given the clash between our evolution and a fast-changing culture? Elle Hunt welcomes a clear account of the issues

Keeping it real • Two new documentaries take very different approaches when it comes to portraying the wonders of nature, finds Josh Bell

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The sci-fi column • A silver lining The Hugo awards are the Oscars for sci-fi and fantasy fans, so any oddities in the voting data for 2023’s ceremony in China are bound to be upsetting. But whatever the reality, Emily H. Wilson finds an unexpected upside

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