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Sardinia was once home to a corgi-sized canine
A corgi-sized canine once roamed Mediterranean islands, hunting small prey like birds and pika.
30 October 2021 -
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COP26: this week's headlines
With COP26 starting in just a few days time, here's a roundup of the key headlines ahead of the upcoming climate summit.
29 October 2021 -
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Dippy returning to Museum after UK tour
Dippy the Diplodocus is coming home to the Museum after a tour that saw them meet over two million new friends around the UK.
27 May 2022 -
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Numbers of North Atlantic right whales fall by almost 10%
Populations of the North Atlantic right whale fell by almost 10% in 2020, leaving only a few hundred of the animals surviving.
28 October 2021 -
Science news
Ancient bryozoan fossil solves one of early life's greatest mysteries
A conundrum that has foxed scientists for decades has been solved, revealing the origins of an ancient group of animals.
8 March 2023 -
Science news
Digitising the entire Museum collection could contribute over £2 billion to the global economy
The economic benefit of digitising an entire museum collection has been quantified for the first time.
26 October 2021 -
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Breakthrough offers a lifeline for one of the world's most endangered birds
A breakthrough in why eggs from one of the world's most endangered birds fail to hatch could provide a lifeline for the species.
26 October 2021 -
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The growth of mountains helped the development of early life
Rising mountains helped guide the development of multicellular life as they provided nutrients for its development. But that came at a price.
25 October 2021 -
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Largest known Triceratops fossil sells for £5.6 million
The largest Triceratops ever found has sold for over £5 million in an auction that has caused controversy.
22 October 2021 -
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COP26 explained: what it is and why it's important for tackling climate change
COP26 is a crucial moment for the future of our planet.
21 October 2021