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Fossilised cat-sized reptile found in Scotland was ‘early relative of pterosaurs’

A fossilised reptile unearthed in Scotland lived during the age of dinosaurs and was closely related to an extinct group of flying reptiles known as pterosaurs, new research suggests. The small cat-sized creature, named Scleromochlus taylori, is ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:00

Bees increasingly stressed by climate change over the past 100 years – study

Bees have become increasingly stressed by climate change over the past 100 years, museum collections indicate. An analysis of bumblebee wings from a network of UK institutions shows signs of stress linked to conditions getting hotter and wetter....

18 Aug 2022 at 06:01

Ancient creature with no anus is not earliest human ancestor, research suggests

Scientists have discovered a curious creature with no anus is not the earliest human ancestor, as previously thought. The mysterious microscopic creature is instead part of a different family tree, a new study suggests. Resembling an angry ...

17 Aug 2022 at 17:00

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REVEALED: How old is the fossil of the earliest known animal predator?

The fossil of the earliest known animal predator has been named after Sir David Attenborough. The 560-million-year-old specimen is the first of its kind, and is thought to be the earliest creature to have a skeleton, researchers say. ...

26 Jul 2022 at 00:33

Fossil named after Sir David Attenborough ‘is first animal predator’

25 Jul 2022 at 17:00

Orangutan vocabularies ‘shaped by social mingling, like in humans’

The vocabularies of orangutans may be shaped by their social groups – just like in humans, according to a new study. Researchers found the wild animals have distinct vocal personalities that are created depending on the social ...

21 Mar 2022 at 18:25

People with specific gene mutations ‘less likely to have children’

People who carry mutations in specific genes, particularly men, are more likely to be childless, new research has suggested. A new study indicates that one way natural selection is removing damaging genetic variants from the ...

23 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Study finally proves birds are more colourful near the Equator

Birds that live near the equator are more colourful than those closer to the poles, a new study suggests. The findings prove a long-held theory that was first suspected by Charles Darwin and Alexander von Humboldt in the ...

04 Apr 2022 at 17:25

Chihuahuas share gene that makes them small with ancient wolves, study suggests

Small dogs such as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas share a body size gene mutation with ancient wolves, new research has suggested. It has long been believed that small dogs exist because after the animals were domesticated, ...

27 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Origins of virus responsible for Covid-19 traced to horseshoe bats

The origins of the virus responsible for Covid-19 have been “unambiguously” traced to horseshoe bats, according to a new study. However, scientists said that “dramatically more wildlife sampling” is needed to pinpoint ...

09 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Collection of Spitfires to go on display at former base

A dozen Spitfires are to go on display at the place where the first operational squadron of the planes flew from. The Spitfire, with its elliptical wings and powerful Rolls Royce engine, is famous for its role in the ...

23 Dec 2021 at 01:33

Researchers use latest dental scanning technology to study young coral

Researchers are using technology most commonly found in dentists’ surgeries to study coral. Inspired by a trip to her dentist, Dr Kate Quigley has investigated a new method for monitoring coral size and growth that ...

31 Aug 2022 at 06:01

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