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There’s a reason we don’t have birds the size of elephants: the mysterious story of how dinosaurs evolved – expert Q&A

Exactly how did birds evolve from dinosaurs? It’s a mystery that has been with us for more than 150 years, and palaeontologists are still hunting for pieces of the puzzle today.

The Conversation · Apr 28

The story of birds: a new history from their dinosaur origins – extract of Steve Brusatte’s new book

The following is an edited extract from The Story of Birds: A New History From Their Dinosaur Origins To the Present

The Conversation · Apr 28

Is the science that we do today truth, likely to be a lie, or is it undetermined?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Apr 20

What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast.

The Conversation · Mar 9

When Fathers Carry Life: 5 Animals Where Males Give Birth

Seahorse: The Father Who Carries The Ocean’s Future In the quiet corners of coral reefs and seagrass beds, seahorses move gently with the currents, their curled tails holding onto plants as if they are anchoring themselves to the rhythm of the sea. At first glance, they look delicate and almost…

Times Pets · Mar 6

Creatures That Refuse To Age: 5 Animals That Live Longer Than Generations

Humans measure life in calendars and milestones, always chasing the idea of living longer, healthier, fuller lives. But in nature, longevity is not a dream. It is a quiet reality. Some animals live so long that they witness generations rise and fall, landscapes change, and even human history rewrite itself.…

Times Pets · Feb 25

NASA satellite data and aerial imagery played a huge role in reintroducing descendants of extinct species of giant tortoise back to Galápagos Islands

For the first time in 180 years, ancestors of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise are reclaiming their ancestral homeland. But scientists required a cutting-edge tool to identify the ideal location for the release, and NASA satellite data and aerial imagery was a key component

Digital Camera World · Feb 25

Floreana giant tortoise reintroduced to Galápagos island after almost 200 years

Subspecies driven to extinction by hungry whalers returns after ‘back breeding’ programme using partial descendants

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

50 Historical Figures That We Are Lucky Enough To Have Photos Of (New Pics)

Photographs make time travel possible. They often provide a blast from the past that gives us a sliver of an idea of how life was back then. They represent a moment in history when a renowned figure was still alive. Here are some examples that can be a delight for…

Bored Panda · Feb 12

What I’ve learned from studying the wild pigeon

Domestic pigeons have surprising cultural significance. They inspired Charles Darwin in his thinking about evolution, delivered wartime messages to save lives, and have symbolic meaning around the world.

The Conversation · Jan 7