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Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

Biblical-Era Weapon Factory Discovered in Israel

A stunning archaeological discovery in Israel's Jordan Valley has uncovered a 'flint blade factory' dating back to the early Biblical era. Experts reveal this site, active 3,000 years ago, produced deadly stone weapons potentially used by the Israelites,

Heatwaves Accelerate Human Ageing, Study Reveals

New research from the University of Leicester shows that extreme heat directly damages our cells' DNA, accelerating biological ageing and increasing vulnerability to age-related diseases.

Man Pays Child Support For Baby Proven Not His

An Oklahoma man's life was turned upside down after a court ordered him to pay child support for a child a paternity test proved wasn't his. Dustin Walker's shocking story exposes a legal system failure.

Deadbeat Dads' DNA Deception to Dodge Child Support

Exclusive: A rising number of fathers are using underhanded methods, including fake DNA tests and identity theft, to evade their financial responsibilities, leaving mothers and children in dire straits.

Conor Maynard Faces Second Paternity Test Demand

Exclusive: Pop star Conor Maynard faces a second paternity test demand from ex-girlfriend Charlotte Chilton, as their bitter dispute over daughter Penelope continues. The latest twist in the ongoing legal and personal drama.

Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding

Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.

DNA Breakthrough Identifies Guildford Bombing Suspects

Exclusive: Advanced DNA analysis has finally pinpointed key suspects in the IRA's 1974 Guildford pub bombings, one of Britain's most notorious unsolved atrocities, potentially leading to long-awaited justice.

Lost Maya Megalopolis & Superhighways Discovered in Jungle

A groundbreaking LiDAR survey has revealed a sprawling, interconnected network of nearly 1,000 Maya settlements, including 417 cities, linked by 110 miles of ancient superhighways. This discovery in northern Guatemala rewrites the history of the ancient c

Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back

Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.

Casey Louise: Britain's 20-Year-Old Unsolved Murder Mystery

Two decades on, the brutal rape and murder of 19-year-old Casey Louise remains one of Britain's most perplexing cold cases. Despite a massive police investigation and DNA evidence, her killer has never been brought to justice. This is the story of a myste

Lost Ancient City Discovered in Amazon Jungle

Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery in the Colombian Amazon, unearthing a vast ancient city complete with mysterious earthworks and a network of roads, challenging everything we thought we knew about pre-Hispanic civilisations.

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