Josh Gabbatiss

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Josh Gabbatiss was The Independent’s science correspondent. 

Scientists say people should not replace their phones so often in order to conserve rare elements used in their manufacture

‘Endangered’ elements used to make mobile phones ‘running out fast’

Teeth discovered in northern Italy are thought to belong to early ancestors of Neanderthals

‘Neanderthal-like’ teeth reveal early human evolution in Europe

Scientists think new pesticides may have harmful effects on bees, despite being described as relatively safe

New ‘safe’ pesticides to replace banned chemicals ‘still hurt bees’

Artist's reconstruction of Sollasina cthulhu

‘Monstrous’ ancient fossil named after fictional Cthulu creature