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False widow spider invasion expected as higher numbers breed after hot summer

They are closely related to the black widow

Wales Online · Aug 30, 2022

False widow spiders could invade UK homes as numbers soar in hot temperatures

The scorching summer temperatures have created the perfect climate for the false widow spider - described as "Britain's most venomous spider" - to breed in the UK

Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

Scientists set for ocean crisis debate 150 years after ‘extraordinary’ expedition

A century and a half after the Challenger mission transformed our understanding of the seas, researchers meet to tackle the latest threats

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022

Ancient Giant-Headed Amphibian That Used Sticky Tongue To Catch Prey Discovered

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of extinct amphibian that used its powerful sticky tongue to catch bugs.

Zenger · Aug 2, 2022

Robots discover 39 potential new species at the bottom of the ocean

They are at depths of between 3,100 to 5,100 metres below sea level

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

More than 30 potential new species discovered living at the bottom of the sea

Researchers at the Natural History Museum say the undescribed organisms represent a fraction of the undiscovered species from the deep sea.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Scientists find 30 potential new species at bottom of ocean

Natural History Museum scientists seek to unlock mysteries of deep sea but some fear activity will disturb diversity of the depths

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

Over 50,000 deformed body parts from 18th century displayed in harrowing Vienna museum

A new exhibition at the prestigious Natural History Museum in Vienna is displaying human remains that date back to the 18th century - including deformed organs and burnt bodies

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

Prince George beams in new photo to celebrate 9th birthday taken by mum Kate on holiday

Kate Middleton has continued her tradition of sharing snaps of her children on their birthdays with a new heartwarming photograph of Prince George and his trademark grin on his ninth birthday

Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022

Meghan Markle and Harry's row with Beckhams, Jubilee snub and dinosaur visit

In the new book 'Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War between the Windsors', biographer Tom Bower has made a series of bombshell claims about the Royal Family

Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022