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Fifty years on, how Lucy, the mother of humanity, changed our understanding of evolution

In 1974, the fossilised bones of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old hominin, were discovered in Ethiopia. How has this remarkable skeleton disproved a Darwinian theory – and what links her to the Beatles?

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Mass extinction: A choice we can reverse

To prevent mass extinction, we need to protect 30% of Earth by 2030. Recent research indicates where to start

Salon

Country diary: A kitchen ‘pest’ that predates dinosaurs

Langstone, Hampshire: It’s remarkable to think that silverfish – one of which has dropped off my cabbage – have been around for more than 400m years

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‘Remarkably preserved’ 500-million-year-old sea creature discovered

New findings have allowed scientists to document features in the extinct animal never seen before.

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Fossil of child reveals oldest known case of Down syndrome

The Neanderthal child was nicknamed ‘Tina’

The Independent UK

Is "Law Trapped In Amber"?

Lesson for Chief Justice Roberts from Jurassic Park.

Reason

Australia's dino digging girls drawing line in the sand

Once considered a little boy's dream job and still dominated by men, palaeontology is proving an exciting path for Australian women.

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Rewriting the myth: experts doubt griffin was inspired by dinosaurs

Scientists say there is little evidence behind popular theory that fossils from protoceratops played key role in creation of fantastical beast

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Scientists dismiss theory that griffins were inspired by dinosaur fossils

Palaeontologists at the University of Portsmouth said the folklore ‘relies on interpretations and proposals that don’t withstand scrutiny’.

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Dinosaur with ‘blade-like nasal horns’ dug up in Montana may be new species

Lokiceratops, named after Norse god Loki, is possibly fifth species of Ceratops and roamed Earth nearly 78m years ago

The Guardian - US

How to watch Walking with Dinosaurs and its spin-offs online for free

Here's how you can watch the original Walking with Dinosaurs, as well as all the follow-up shows

WhatToWatch

Walking with Dinosaurs 2025: release date, trailer, dinosaurs, narrator and everything else we know

Walking with Dinosaurs 2025 brings back a classic documentary series for the BBC and PBS.

WhatToWatch

When and why did people start having birthday cakes? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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Skeleton of 'demonic pelican' discovered in outback

The 100-million-year old fossilised remains of a flying reptile, described as a "demonic pelican", have been discovered in outback Queensland.

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Big bones: Victoria the ‘simply terrifying’ T rex arrives at Melbourne Museum

It took a team of four a week to reassemble the skeleton, which is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils on Earth

The Guardian - UK

The super-rich are buying up dinosaur bones – and now they want our near-perfect Stegosaurus

Even if you think that’s how markets work, it’s hard to stomach the illegal trade it fosters and the resulting loss to science, says academic David Hone

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The Guardian view of small museums: stories of what we have been and who we are

Editorial: These embattled but valiant institutions are testimony to a basic human urge to collect and share enthusiasms

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Diver thought he found a large piece of wood on the sea bed – turns out it’s something far rarer

Alex Lundberg hopes he can keep his find

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The Independent UK

Three children make surprise ‘teen T Rex’ discovery: ‘It’s one in several million’

Discovery was turned into a documentary narrated by Sir Sam Neill who played Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films

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World Will Likely Temporarily Pass 1.5C Climate Limit By 2028: UN

Humanity now faces an 80 percent chance that Earth's temperatures will at least temporarily exceed the key 1.5-degree Celsius mark during the next five years, the UN predicted Wednesday.

International Business Times

Planet Overheating, Ban Fossil Fuel Ads: UN Chief

Humans are as dangerous to the planet as the meteorite that drove dinosaurs to extinction, the UN chief said Wednesday, as scientists announced the last 12 months were the hottest on record.

International Business Times

'Pretty Cool': US Kids Discover Remains Of Teen T-Rex

What did you do for summer vacation?

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Three schoolboys left ‘completely speechless’ after discovering T rex skeleton in North Dakota

Two young brothers and their cousin were hiking through the state’s Badlands when they found remains of dinosaur

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Three boys left ‘completely speechless’ after finding T rex bone in North Dakota

Trio hit upon the bone, which was likely entombed about 67m years ago, in July 2022 on a stretch of land around Marmarth

The Independent UK

Walking With Dinosaurs to return to BBC

The original natural history-style documentary series was a ratings hit for the corporation and earned multiple awards.

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