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‘I’d never been bitten by a tick before’: why the little blood-sucking pest is getting us into a panic

They’re hard to spot, they’re hungry and they’re spreading disease from the Highlands to urban parks: a special report on the increasing threat posed by ticks

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Bird species exploded after dinos’ doom, largest yet bird genetics study says

New study shows that most of the modern groups of birds first appeared within 5 million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

The Hindu

Mammals review – David Attenborough delivers one of wildlife TV’s greatest pleasures

At times, this night vision-heavy look at swooping bats and fornicating armadillos is borderline creepy. But it’s full of drama, stunning visuals and the joy that is the broadcaster’s voice

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Scientists link elusive human group to 150,000-year-old Chinese ‘dragon man’

Researchers have found fresh evidence that may connect the mysterious Denisovans to the early human species Homo longi

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Geologists reject declaration of Anthropocene epoch

Critics say it is a missed chance to recognise that the planet irrevocably left its natural state in the mid-20th century

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Anthropocene epoch declaration unlikely soon, but the idea lives on

Scientists propose the Anthropocene Epoch, marking human impact on Earth, despite rejection due to scientific standards.

The Hindu

Impossible Monsters by Michael Taylor review – fossil feuds

A marvellous history of science vs creationism in Victorian Britain

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Mars attracts: How the Red Planet influences Earth's climate and seas

Scientists have discovered a surprising 2.4-million-year-cycle in deep-sea sediments that indicates Mars has an influence on Earth's oceans and climate.

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Study reveals how Titanosaurs, earth’s biggest land animals, survived so long

The secret to titanosaurs’ remarkable biological success may be how they merged the best of both reptile and mammal characteristics to form a unique way of life.

The Hindu

Quest to declare Anthropocene an epoch descends into epic row

Vote against formal geological recognition of ‘age of the humans’ is claimed to have violated committee rules

The Guardian - UK

I discovered thousands of fossils after retiring. Now I’m nearly 80 and still going strong

I’ve built up a collection from a beach in Weymouth that could help to establish what biodiversity in the UK was like over the course of millions of years

The Guardian - UK

Huge, bitey, freakishly ugly: is this the world’s nastiest prehistoric reptile?

Khinjaria acuta was bigger than a great white shark, with blade-like teeth and awesome jaws. Just as well it died out 67m years ago

The Guardian - UK

The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles: release date, episode guide and everything we know

The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles sees the presenter travel to the heart of America.

WhatToWatch

Country diary: This quarry will once again become the land of the living

Sandy, Bedfordshire: When the ravines and valleys are all carved out, the drumlins and folds created, something miraculous will begin to happen

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Here's why Rogue One director Gareth Edwards could bring back that Steven Spielberg-like magic to the Jurassic Park series

OPINION | The Creator filmmaker has been assigned a tough gig with Jurassic World 4, but he's the man for the challenge

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A special fund to save Purple Frog, a ‘living fossil’, in the Western Ghats

Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund established to protect unique Purple Frog and other lesser-known endangered species.

The Hindu

Scientists discover the anatomy behind the songs of baleen whales

Baleen whales use unique larynx structure to produce underwater vocalizations, facing challenges from human-made shipping noises.

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An asteroid will hit Earth at some point. What can we do about it?

Any day now, it could happen: We could detect an asteroid on an Earth-crossing trajectory. It might be tomorrow; it might be a thousand years from now. So what can we do about it?

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The Hindu

New study finds one of the oldest animal mummies is a forged fossil

A new study has revealed a surprising truth about a fossil celebrated for decades as one of the best-preserved fossils from the Alps

The Guardian - UK

What was the first dinosaur and why do cats like to eat butter? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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5 best shows like 'La Brea' to watch now that it's ended

Watch the best shows like "La Brea," including "Lost" and "Under the Dome"

Bored Panda

28 Backhanded Remarks From Kids That Made Their Parents Feel Prehistorically Old

28 truly 'brutal' things said to parents by their kids that show they actually consider parents to be very old. The post 28 Backhanded Remarks From Kids That Made Their Parents Feel Prehistorically Old first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Scientists use robot dinosaur in effort to explain origins of birds’ plumage

Model used by researchers in South Korea suggests early feathers may have helped creatures such as Caudipteryx to flush out prey

GoodToKnow

5 ways to make sure your child is successful - whatever their ability (and it turns out parents are actually ‘worst-placed’ to spot a star in the making)

If you want to encourage your child without being too pushy, here are some top expert tips on how to 'unlock your child's hidden potential'

The Guardian - UK

Sexy Beast review – there is just no good reason for this movie prequel to exist

The chemistry is dull, the story overly simplistic and the violence weirdly perverted. Even the cast seem to lack enthusiasm for this spinoff to the Ray Winstone-starring gangster film

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