Wolf packs don't actually have alpha males and alpha females, the idea is based on a misunderstanding
You may have heard that a wolf pack is led by an alpha pair.
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2021
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The Anglo-Saxons were worse than the Vikings
The Vikings invaded England in the 9th and 10th centuries. They plundered, raped and burned towns to the ground. Or at least, this is the story we know from school and popular culture.
Archaeology
Dec 18, 2018
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Archaeologists uncover remains of a horrifying Iron Age battle in Denmark
We might not know exactly what happened on this battlefield in Denmark, 2,000 years ago. But one thing is certain: It was violent.
Archaeology
Jun 12, 2018
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Archaeologists celebrate spectacular discovery of Iron Age treasure
In the year 536 CE, a volcano erupted in El Salvador.
Archaeology
Sep 21, 2018
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Unpublished Egyptian texts reveal new insights into ancient medicine
The University of Copenhagen in Denmark is home to a unique collection of Ancient Egyptian papyrus manuscripts.
Archaeology
Aug 14, 2018
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Will we ever see a black hole?
In the shadowy regions of black holes two fundamental theories describing our world collide. Can these problems be resolved and do black holes really exist? First, we may have to see one and scientists are trying to do just ...
Astronomy
Nov 22, 2018
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New research challenges the origin of 'The Egtved girl'
Where was home for The Egtved girl? This question is a hot topic in Bronze Age archaeology right now.
Archaeology
Aug 21, 2019
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Five myths about the Big Bang
The whole universe was packed together in an infinitely small point, then it exploded, and the entire mass that made up the universe was sent out into space.
Astronomy
Mar 22, 2021
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Male cockroaches that have frequent sex eat more protein
It is well known that males across the animal kingdom love sex, but does the amount of sex they have change their desire for specific nutrients in their diet?
Plants & Animals
Aug 30, 2018
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Does it really matter if one animal goes extinct?
Imagine what it must have been like for those early ocean explorers setting foot on new islands full of interesting animals that they had never seen before.
Ecology
Oct 8, 2018
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