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Bone and vascular structures running along the neck prevent owls from choking themselves.

A recent lecture by Prof Greg Radick questions our scientific inheritance, through textbook histories of genetics and Thomas Kuhn's legacy.

A recent lecture by Prof Greg Radick questions our scientific inheritance, through textbook histories of genetics and Thomas Kuhn's legacy.

The preferred site for a controversial electricity substation in Powys and the route for over 100 high voltage pylons will be unveiled later. Opponents say the substation and the pylons, to service wind farms, will disfigure the countryside.

The preferred site for a controversial electricity substation in Powys and the route for over 100 high voltage pylons will be unveiled later. Opponents say the substation and the pylons, to service wind farms, will disfigure the countryside.

New research shows industrial and traffic noise in urban environments affects communication and makes chicks less likely to be fed.

All down to genetics.

The crew of HMS Beagle held their own ‘Olympic Games’ at Port Desire, Patagonia, on Christmas Day, 1833.

All down to genetics.

Charles Darwin’s search for his intellectual ancestors shows that scientific discovery mirrors the very process of evolution.

Charles Darwin’s search for his intellectual ancestors shows that scientific discovery mirrors the very process of evolution.

Goshawks single out "odd-coloured" pigeons as prey in large flocks to enhance their chances of a successful hunt, a study has found.

Goshawks single out "odd-coloured" pigeons as prey in large flocks to enhance their chances of a successful hunt, a study has found.

Humans hunted Australia's giant vertebrates to extinction about 40,000 years ago, the latest research published in Science has concluded.

Humans hunted Australia's giant vertebrates to extinction about 40,000 years ago, the latest research published in Science has concluded.

Neanderthals were already on the verge of extinction in Europe by the time modern humans arrived on the scene, a study suggests.

Neanderthals were already on the verge of extinction in Europe by the time modern humans arrived on the scene, a study suggests.

Miniature tracking devices have revealed the epic 30,000km (18,640 miles) migration of the diminutive northern wheatear.

Miniature tracking devices have revealed the epic 30,000km (18,640 miles) migration of the diminutive northern wheatear.

A "treasure trove" of fossils - including some collected by Charles Darwin - has been re-discovered in an old cabinet. The fossils, lost for some 165 years, were found by chance in the vaults of the British Geological Survey HQ near Keyworth, UK.

A "treasure trove" of fossils - including some collected by Charles Darwin - has been re-discovered in an old cabinet. The fossils, lost for some 165 years, were found by chance in the vaults of the British Geological Survey HQ near Keyworth, UK.

A giant Galapagos tortoise believed extinct for 150 years probably still exists, say scientists.

A giant Galapagos tortoise believed extinct for 150 years probably still exists, say scientists.

Evidence challenges claims that Charles Darwin stole ideas from Alfred Russel Wallace.

Evidence challenges claims that Charles Darwin stole ideas from Alfred Russel Wallace.

The children profile of the internet filtering system enforced on 22 November banned access to all web sites related to the theory of evolution and to naturalist Charles Darwin.

The children profile of the internet filtering system enforced on 22 November banned access to all web sites related to the theory of evolution and to naturalist Charles Darwin.