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Antarctic Fossil Answers Mysteries of Bird Evolution
Among the many unique qualities of this long-extinct Antarctic bird, it seems to have been the earliest creature that could ...
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The ancestor of modern ducks and geese may have waddled alongside the dinosaurs
The age of the dinosaurs may conjure images of large, fearsome reptiles in the minds of many – but those were far from the ...
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Earliest modern bird lived in Antarctica 69 million years ago
Certain birds that gave rise to today’s ducks and geese found sanctuary in Antarctica during a mass extinction event 66 ...
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Quail-sized feathered dinosaur may be the earliest known bird
Archaeopteryx, long considered the earliest fossil bird, could be knocked off its perch by Baminornis zhenghensis, which ...
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Ancient Languages BA
This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...
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Meet the ancient reptiles, blushing snails and beautiful birds that can help you sell St Helena
As a unique wildlife haven, St Helena offers a captivating blend of endemic species and dramatic landscapes. From its exotic birds to ocean giants, this remote paradise promises unforgettable ...
New York Post21d
Unlock this ancient mystery from a lost civilization — and earn $1 million
A local government in India is offering a $1 million prize to the first person who cracks the code of an ancient script found in the ruins of one of the world’s earliest civilizations.
The Indianapolis Star24d
Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
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The strange history of citrus fruit spans ancient China and Rome to the Renaissance and today's lunchbox
But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...
SciTech Daily25d
Rewriting Prehistory: Archaeologists Have Discovered That Our Ancient Ancestors Were Vegetarian
The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...
RTE Online25d
Third bird flu case detected in Ireland since December
It comes as an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was introduced in Northern Ireland on Saturday following three confirmed cases of bird flu in wild birds in three different countries. Since early ...
Greek Reporter28d
What Was the Population of Ancient Greece?
Population of ancient Greece, Men weighing merchandise, side B of an Attic black-figure amphora. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a ...