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Space
From field to Vault, how the largest Winchcombe meteorite was found
Discovering the largest Winchcombe meteorite in a field of sheep poo.
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Science news
Moth predicted to exist by Darwin and Wallace becomes a new species
The moth is famous for its enormous tongue - the longest of any insect.
30 September 2021 -
News
Lionfish caught off the coast of Dorset could be a record for the UK
Scientists at the Museum urge anyone who knows more about it or its location to get in touch.
30 September 2021 -
News
Extinction of primates threatens greater diversity loss than first thought
The loss of the world's primates will lead to a greater loss of diversity than first thought, as their parasites also risk extinction.
30 September 2021 -
Science news
Two new species of spinosaur dinosaurs discovered from Isle of Wight
Two new species of carnivorous dinosaurs have been discovered from the Isle of Wight.
29 September 2021 -
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Fossil footprints are the oldest evidence of humans in the Americas
The oldest confirmed human footprints from the Americas have been found in New Mexico, pushing back the date of our ancestors' arrival on the continent by thousands of years.
28 September 2021 -
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Drugs from Glastonbury festival-goers could be impacting endangered eels
Levels of cocaine in the river are at levels potentially harmful to eels.
28 September 2021 -
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Plants and pollinators use electric fields to find each other
Pollinators and flowers can attract each other with electric fields to maximise the benefits for both, researchers have found.
27 September 2021 -
News
Over half of coral reef cover across the world has been lost since 1950
Coral reefs have declined by over half since the 1950s as they suffer from the effects of climate change and overfishing.
26 September 2021 -
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Nursery for ancient elephants uncovered in Spain
A nursery for the largest land mammals ever to have lived has been uncovered in Spain, offering rare clues to their family lives.
25 September 2021