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Anatomist Explains the Grinch's Animal Traits

An anatomy lecturer from the University of Bristol reveals the biological secrets behind the Grinch's form. Discover what his skeleton, muscles and brain tell us about his unique origins.

Vampire Squid Genome Reveals Cephalopod Origins

Scientists have sequenced the massive genome of the deep-sea vampire squid, offering unprecedented insights into how octopuses and squids evolved from a common ancestor over 300 million years ago.

Orphaned Sea Otter Pup Rescued in Morro Bay Mission

A baby sea otter named Caterpillar was rescued off California's coast and reunited with its mother in a heartwarming mission by marine experts. Discover how this reunion aids a threatened species.

Beasts of the Sea: A hypnotic tale of extinction

Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.

Cruise Ship Rescues Six Stranded at Sea

A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel transformed from luxury liner to rescue ship after spotting six desperate people stranded at sea off Puerto Rico in a remarkable ocean rescue operation.

US F-35 and Seahawk crash in South China Sea

In a dramatic incident over contested waters, a US F-35 fighter jet and MH-60 Seahawk helicopter have crashed into the South China Sea, triggering an urgent international recovery mission amid rising regional tensions.

Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.

Karnak Temple's 4,000-year secret revealed

Groundbreaking archaeological research uncovers the true purpose behind Egypt's magnificent Karnak Temple complex, revealing it was dedicated to the supreme god Amun-Ra as a monumental power centre.

Aggressive sea lion terrorises California beachgoers

Dramatic footage captures the moment a massive sea lion chased terrified swimmers and sunbathers from a popular California beach, with wildlife experts warning of increasing marine mammal aggression.

North Sea geology blocks oil extraction ambitions

A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.

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