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A brief history of Wallace’s Ternate house

Hydrogeologist Paul Whincup explains why the Alfred Russel Wallace house on Ternate is one of the most significant scientific historical sites in Indonesia.

Canada’s heritage and culture of the Yukon region

Jonathan Miles, Managing Editor of Open Access Government, charts the Canadian Government’s recent efforts to bolster the country’s heritage, with a focus on supporting arts and culture of the Yukon region and more.

Karl von Frisch and Konrad Lorenz: Two biologists in Nazi Germany

In 1973, three biologists shared the Nobel Prize for medicine: two Austrians who had conducted most of their research in Germany, Karl von Frisch and Konrad Lorenz, and the Dutchman Nikolaas Tinbergen.

How past extinctions highlight future risks of human-induced climate change

Fossil records show what makes certain species more sensitive to extinction due to climate change.

Uncovering the hidden causes of rickets: Vitamin D deficiency in industrial England

Researchers have shed new light on the prevalence of rickets in children during the Industrial Revolution.

Paleobiology: Unveiling ancient African ecosystems with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in paleobiology and archaeology.

Recently discovered bird tracks help researchers understand the Early Cretaceous period

The discovery of 27 avian footprints along the southern coast of Australia, originating from the Early Cretaceous period when Australia was linked to Antarctica, provides a new perspective on the early evolution of birds and potential migratory patterns.

Examining the Salem witch trials: Digitising 400 years of historical records

In this exclusive, we hear from Matt Killen, CIO of the City of Salem, as he describes the process of digitising 400 years of historical records and the value of making history accessible.

Why does history education matter?

Experienced teachers and leaders Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb, authors of What is history teaching, now?, John Catt Educational, discuss the importance of history education and why it continues to matter today.

Challenging prehistoric gender roles: Women as hunters too

Recent findings challenge prehistoric gender roles that have long portrayed men as hunters and women as gatherers but new research destroys this concept.

A single set of animal tracks can yield a wealth of valuable information

The study of rock art in Namibia's Doro Nawas mountains uncovers diverse motifs, detailed animal track insights, and cultural preferences, notably the unique direction of zebra tracks.

Could 104 million year old fossil spines reveal the history of the sea?

What can fossil spines really tell us about ocean adaptation? Beneath the Ocean's surface, the earliest, most basic life forms on Earth emerged but...

The importance of inclusion when studying history

Dr Leanna Brinkley, Study Group’s Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement at Cardiff University International Study Centre, shares her stance on respectful dialogue in the classroom when studying history.

Study reveals origins of pygmy right whale, settling debate

After years of contention, researchers have reached a definitive conclusion regarding the evolutionary origins of the pygmy right whale A recent study published in Marine...

New research challenges previous beliefs on African human evolution and migration

New genetic research challenges the belief in human evolution and migration of there being a single African population which gave rise to all humans.

Latest study unveils the secrets of the megalodon shark

A new analysis of ancient sea species reveals that the megalodon, the largest marine predator which existed 3.6 million years ago, possessed warm-blooded qualities.

New Spinosaurid dinosaur species found in Castellón, Spain

A new spinosaurid dinosaur species has been proposed in Castellón, Spain, which suggests a diverse population of dinosaurs on the Iberian peninsula.

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