In this issue

Issue 22 Mar/Apr 2012

Evolution special

The Last Humans

Over millions of years, all the other hominid species have either evolved or died out – except for us.

Have We Beaten Evolution?

Are humans still evolving? Some scientists claim that this is it for Homo sapiens, while others disagree

Plus:
Bay of Pigs
The failed US-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961 rocked the new President Kennedy
Return of the Wolf
Wolves are an increasingly common sight in parts of North America, but at what cost?
The Standard Model
After half a century, physicists are poised for the completion of one of their greatest theories
The Revolution Starts Here
3D printing has potential applications from space exploration to food preparation
Shakespeare
The first in a new series about the greatest English writers