8 h. ago A new species has been discovered – but it’s already extinct

Scientists have always believed there were five living species of bettongs, but new research changes things

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55 h. ago American visits 'UK's poorest area' and makes 'special' discovery

Drew Binsky, a YouTuber from the US, has visited every single country on Earth - but he was particularly intrigued to come to the UK's 'most deprived' seaside resort

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3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Discover Altrincham Garrick Playhouse's upcoming season of fantastic live shows

From classic musicals to comedy and family panto, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse has something for everyone

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6 d. ago AD FEATURE: Discover blissful ergonomic comfort for modern workspaces with Sihoo

The company's mission is to "enhance people's lives" through innovative and ergonomic furniture

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8 d. ago Ghost Elephants review – Werner Herzog embarks on a mission to track down giant jumbos

In his inimitable fashion, Herzog follows a South African naturalist’s quest to discover a new species of elephant in AngolaWerner Herzog has once again shown his flair – his genius, perhaps – for locating passionate quests and obsessions at the limits of the imaginable. This new film is about South African naturalist Dr Steve Boyes and his mission to discover if there is a hitherto undiscovered mega-species of giant elephants, or “ghost elephants”, living beyond the human gaze in the vast highland plateau of Angola. He also wants to see if these fugitive elephants – if they exist – are genetically related to a particular huge elephant, the biggest on record, which is on show at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, named the “Fénykövi” elephant after the hunter who shot it in 1955.Boyes has been nurturing this hunch for many years. It is not clear what the scientific basis for his hypothesis is, but he is in constant touch with Kalahari bush trackers ...

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8 d. ago ‘Hypercarnivore’ crocodile relative that ripped apart dinosaurs discovered

Species is second-largest predator known from Patagonian fossil site

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1 week ago Man finds 'huge rock' on UK beach and realises it's actually something special

When a man was combing a British beach, he stumbled across something that resembled a large rock. However, the discovery was actually a lot more special

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: Discover The Court Care Home and its fresh new look

'The Court Care Home' has been unveiled following a transformation of the building and grounds

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2 w. ago Light pollution causes urban birds to stay awake longer each day, study finds

Researchers ‘shocked’ to discover some species settling down for sleep 50 minutes later than rural counterpartsUrban birds stay up significantly later than their rural counterparts, according to research that highlights the impact of light pollution on wildlife.The study, based on recordings submitted by bird enthusiasts to a popular species identification and mapping website, showed that light pollution caused birds to sing for an average of 50 minutes longer each day, with some species waking up an hour earlier and settling down for the evening an hour later. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Discover a future you can build with construction careers, from apprenticeships to degrees

If you are 16-19, the Chartered Institute of Building has resources to guide your journey into the industry

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2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Discover the Droylsden girls' school preparing its students for future success

Fairfield High School for Girls is preparing to host its annual open evening on Thursday, October 2

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2 w. ago Aldi worker shares what it's really like to work at the supermarket

An Aldi employee has revealed what it is really like to work a shift at the beloved bargain supermarket - from discovering new SpecialBuys to packing boxes and stacking shelves. Shoppers insist one part of the job is 'oddly satisfying'

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3 w. ago 'I work at Aldi and there's one task I do that people find super satisfying'

An Aldi employee has revealed what it is really like to work a shift at the beloved bargain supermarket - from discovering new SpecialBuys to packing boxes and stacking shelves. Shoppers insist one part of the job is 'oddly satisfying'

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3 w. ago ‘Deceptively cute’ prehistoric whale species with 'slicing teeth' discovered in Australia

The ancient 'baby whale' was the size of a dolphin with eyes the size of tennis balls and lived around 30million years ago.

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3 w. ago Fossil teeth lead to discovery of human species that lived alongside our oldest ancestors

New species does not have a name yet

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3 w. ago Mysterious species found living alongside our earliest ancestors deemed missing link in evolution

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

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3 w. ago Missing chapter of human evolution dating back 2.8 million years uncovered in Africa

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

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3 w. ago Scientists discover astonishing razortooth whale which lived 25 million years ago

A new species of prehistoric whale has been discovered in Australia

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4 w. ago AD FEATURE: Discover the wonders of both sea and land on a cruise holiday

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