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Ancient mammoth RNA breakthrough could aid de-extinction

Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.

Ancient UK Monument Pre-Dates Stonehenge

Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric site in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic gem today.

Ancient Welsh cave art rewrites human history

Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.

Harvard Medical School explosion: Two arrested

Two individuals face serious charges after an explosive device detonated at Harvard Medical School's genetics building, sparking a major terrorism investigation and campus lockdown.

Dartmoor Stones Reveal Britain's Oldest Bridge

Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.

T-Rex's Pygmy Cousin Discovered: New Dinosaur Species

Groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a smaller prehistoric predator that roamed North America millions of years before T-Rex, challenging everything we thought we knew about dinosaur evolution.

Lifestyle cuts genetic obesity risk by half

New research shows that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the genetic risk of obesity by more than half, offering hope for those predisposed to weight gain.

Human Evolution Accelerates in Unprecedented Ways

Groundbreaking research reveals humans are evolving in ways never seen before, with natural selection actively shaping our genomes and removing harmful mutations at an accelerating pace.

Child intelligence genes linked to longer lifespan

Groundbreaking UK research reveals children with genes for higher intelligence tend to live longer, healthier lives. Discover the fascinating connection between cognitive inheritance and longevity.

Perfect dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry

Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.

Giant Neanderthal Skeleton Discovered in Spain

Archaeologists uncover colossal 200,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton in Spain, revealing surprising new insights about our ancient cousins' physical stature and evolution.

Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast

A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.

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