With their strong and stocky build, we often think of Neanderthals as relying more on brute force than modern humans. But a new study suggests they actually went about their daily business in a similar way to us, relying more on precision than power. Francis Wenban-Smith argues it’s time to accept that Neanderthals were just as brainy and sensitive as humans. In other surprising news from the natural world, it turns out our attempts to classify animal diets are seriously outdated. From meat-eating rabbits to salad-partial sharks, Katherine Woodhouse-Tedd argues that zoologists are long overdue a rethink.

A new study reveals that people who adhere to a Mediterranean-like diet are a third less likely to develop depression, compared with those who eat a diet that least resembles a Mediterranean diet. Camille Lassale argues that the growing evidence for “nutritional psychiatry” means it’s time to consider dietary counselling for patients who are at risk of depression.

Jeremy Corbyn wrapped up the 2018 Labour conference yesterday with a confident speech demanding a general election. Those hoping he’d come out stridently for a people’s vote on Brexit will have been left disappointed. The truth is though, the party remains hopelessly divided on the topic.

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