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Scientists discovering NEW species faster than ever, including animals, plants and fungi
The rate at which new life forms are being discovered vastly exceeds the speed at which species are disappearing
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ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as historians discover name of ancient Maya Queen who ruled 1,400 years ago
Researchers have found references to a sixth-century ruler
ScienceStudent makes remarkable discovery just 90 minutes into first-ever archaeological dig
Archaeologists believe that the object could have served a religious or ceremonial purpose
ScienceGreenhouse gases NOT to blame for prehistoric climate change, study of ice samples reveals
Previous research suggested carbon dioxide and methane helped drive plummeting temperatures around three million years ago
ScienceNasa astronomer uncovers truth behind Star of Bethlehem that guided Three Wise Men 2,000 years ago
The researcher analysed a phenomenon dubbed 'temporary geosynchronous motion' to unlock the mystery
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Contents of Charles Darwin's specimen jars finally revealed after 200 years of mystery
The Natural History Museum has discovered a new laser technique
Bone from Britain’s oldest known dog found in a Somerset cave 14,000 years later
The discovery has reshaped previous understanding of the relationship between humans and dogs
Resting place of Royal Navy ship that won decisive victory over France restored to former glory
A 'remarkable piece of England’s maritime heritage' has now been made more accessible to the public
NASA rover stuns in new selfie from Mars with sweeping backdrop of red planet
Perseverance had just finished grinding into a rocky formation called 'Arathusa' when the photograph was captured
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Space emergency as Nasa astronauts forced into urgent evacuation from ISS for first time in history
It is the first time the space agency has ever had to bring crew members home early for health reasons
One of the most important scientific findings in history may be WRONG, scientists claim
The findings potentially disprove Thomas Young's pioneering work from 1801
Cave under UK castle could change understanding of prehistoric Britain after rare evidence unearthed
Among the discoveries are hippopotamus bones from creatures that once inhabited Wales
Roman helmet lost in ancient sea battle found deep beneath Mediterranean
The discovery cements archaeologists' understanding of a key battle more than 2,200 years ago - and the role it played in the First Punic War
Stonehenge mystery blown wide open as new evidence emerges into origins of ancient stones
The find has been hailed as 'fascinating evidence' about how the stones came to rest at the site
Anthropologists discover seven million-year-old walking ape that could be earliest human ancestor
The findings are based on fossils unearthed more than 20 years ago