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.
Groundbreaking research suggests Neanderthals didn't face true extinction but were genetically assimilated into Homo sapiens. Discover how our ancient ancestors live on in us today.
Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.
Dangerous Asian hornets with potentially fatal stings have been confirmed in multiple UK locations, sparking urgent government warnings and eradication efforts.
One of Britain's most endangered flowers, the fen orchid, has been dramatically rescued from near extinction through a groundbreaking conservation programme.
Scientists discover Britain's rarest freshwater fish, the vendace, thriving in Loch Skeen 11,000 years after the Ice Age. The climate-resistant species offers hope for conservation efforts.
Visionary theatre directors Simon McBurney and Crystal Pite collaborate on 'Figures in Extinction', a powerful performance piece sounding the alarm on biodiversity loss through breathtaking movement and sound.
Groundbreaking research reveals how the biodiversity collapse is mirrored in our gut microbiomes, with profound consequences for human health and disease prevention.
Scientists confirm Florida's coral reef system has reached functional extinction after unprecedented marine heatwave, marking a devastating milestone in the climate crisis.
Marine experts sound the alarm as dugong populations plummet, warning these gentle marine mammals could vanish from coastal waters forever without urgent conservation action.
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.
Groundbreaking research reveals the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs created a 'perfect storm' of destruction, with global wildfires and atmospheric collapse ensuring their extinction.
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico reveals dinosaurs perished and were preserved moments before the catastrophic asteroid impact that wiped them out 66 million years ago.
Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.
Exclusive investigation reveals Oregon's Columbia River salmon populations are teetering on the brink of extinction, with devastating consequences for local ecosystems and fishing communities.
Groundbreaking research reveals how Ice Age snow sloths survived harsh climates and why their extinction holds crucial lessons about climate change and modern conservation efforts.
Scientists have uncovered two remarkable new species - a miniature frog and a cryptic gecko - thriving in the unique ecosystem of Duan Island, revealing nature's hidden wonders.
The slender-billed curlew, once a migratory marvel across Europe and the UK, has been officially declared extinct after decades without confirmed sightings, marking another devastating blow to global biodiversity.
Scientists confirm the heartbreaking extinction of the Slender-billed Curlew, once Europe's rarest bird, after decades without sightings. Discover the story behind this ecological tragedy.
Europe's wolf population has made a remarkable comeback from near extinction, but their expanding territories are creating fresh conflicts with farmers and sparking political debates across the continent.
Shocking new data reveals nearly one quarter of European bee and butterfly species face extinction threat, with pollinators in dramatic decline across the continent.
Shocking new research reveals the number of wild bee species threatened with extinction across Europe has doubled in just ten years, sounding alarm bells for ecosystems and food security.
Scientists confirm the Christmas Island shrew has vanished forever, becoming Australia's first mammal extinction in decades and highlighting the global biodiversity crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals how rising temperatures and human encroachment are pushing green turtles toward extinction, with dramatic impacts on marine ecosystems.
Australia's critically endangered orange-bellied parrot has staged an incredible comeback from the brink of extinction, only to face a mysterious new threat that's puzzling conservationists.
New scientific research reveals alarming declines in Arctic seal and bird species, with climate change pushing vulnerable populations toward potential extinction.
The IUCN's latest Red List update reveals a devastating biodiversity crisis, with Madagascar's lemurs and Arctic breeding birds among those pushed closer to extinction.
Legendary conservationist Dr Jane Goodall delivers powerful critique of global leadership in what may be her final public message, urging humanity to confront environmental crises.
Australia's rarest bird of prey, the Red Goshawk, is vanishing without public notice. Conservationists reveal how habitat destruction and bureaucratic inertia are pushing this magnificent raptor to the brink.
Yoshua Bengio, one of AI's founding fathers, issues chilling warning that artificial intelligence could surpass human control and potentially lead to humanity's extinction without urgent regulation.