How we identified weird and wonderful ‘Jurassic platypus’ dinosaur
A dinosaur that looks like a bizarre mix of dinosaurs that it is not related to has been discovered in Southern Chile.
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Parents can’t answer everything children ask about science – and that’s OK
Do you know why onions make your eyes water? Neither do 83% of parents.
Reintroduce lynx? Fine, but we must control the apex predator – humans
There’s more to reintroducing wildlife than just releasing a few lynx.
Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study
Most animals retreated to small, warmer enclaves. But some, like humans, seemed to have stayed where they were.
Eco‑fusion is the new normal, as native and non‑native species mix together
Let’s embrace the possibilities of hybrid ecosystems.
How bison, moose and caribou stepped in to do the cleaning work of extinct mammoths
The historical record is full of surprises – and it could encourage conservationists to think more creatively.
Cicadas could hold the secret to self‑cleaning surfaces – new study
Cicadas don’t need to bathe to stay clean.
How underwater gardening can rewild the Atlantic Ocean
Trowels and spades are being put to use in the sea.
After a wildfire Britain’s moors and heaths can be green again within weeks – but the real recovery takes much longer
An ecologist explains what happens next.
Reintroducing top predators to the wild is risky but necessary – here’s how we can ensure they survive
New research studies the factors that determine whether large carnivore reintroductions will be a success.
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